Just Do It

No, I'm not stealing the Nike slogan...I'm just borrowing it. =)

So, I went for a run last night...the first run I've taken in a little over a month. I've been kind of building myself up to this point. I kept telling myself that I needed to do it...that I needed to do it for my health.

I was right.

I didn't realize how much I missed it. I mean, I still hate it, but I missed it. It's a really great quiet time for me. I felt so much more alert and energetic afterwards too! I figured the reason I was feeling tired and fatigued was because of the move and new job. No. It was the fact that I wasn't working out!

Guys, if you're on the fence about getting out there and exercising, just do it! Joke I do not (Yoda, am I?)! You will not regret working out. You can regret sitting on the couch and thinking about it, but you won't regret actually doing it! I think I've learned my lesson (my sore muscles prove it)! Please please please give exercising a try! When I started Weight Watchers I told myself I didn't need to exercise to be healthy. I was losing weight just fine without it. While it's true that you can lose weight without exercising, it's false to say you can be healthy without it. I'm not saying you need to go out and run a marathon (heaven's knows I can't)...I'm saying that you need to move. Ya know that time you're sitting on the couch watching 8 billion episodes of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (maybe that's just me...)? That's the time when you can be doing sit-ups or push-ups or walking on the treadmill or punching the air or walking around in circles. There are tons of things you could be doing while you're watching your favorite television shows or movies.

Here is an example: 

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This could be completely fun! I can just picture myself doing this with my little sister. =)

Oh, and if you're worried about what you look like when you're exercising, this should cheer you up.

Thanks, Perez!

This is the lovely Tyra Banks exercising...she's not looking so hot. Don't feel too bad about yourself. =)

I beg of you guys to just do it! If you need help or tips on getting started just give me a holler!

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How to Cut the Points/Calories

Okay, people, it's obvious that we can't just eat whatever the heck we want. So, how do you cut the calories or points you don't need?

Look at what you're eating for each meal.

Breakfast. When ordering your latte from Starbucks, opt for the fat free milk. Order it skinny! A tall regular latte is 4 points, whereas a skinny tall latte is 2 points. Easy adjustment. Another tip would be to lose the sugary cereals and pop tarts and opt for something that's high in fiber and protein. Think whole grain toast with jam with a couple of eggs or some oatmeal with fruit in it alongside a glass of milk. These are items that will keep you happy until lunch and won't break the bank for calories/points.

Lunch. I recommend loading up on fruits and veggies for lunch. If you're having a salad you should opt for fat-free or reduced fat dressings. Another idea would be to stock up on soups! There are tons of slow-cooker recipes out there that you could make ahead for lunches (the bonus to homemade soups would be having less sodium in it). You should make sure the food items you choose are lower in fat and carbohydrates and higher in protein and fiber. Those foods are the ones that will fully satisfy you! I know a lot of people choose quick and easy frozen meals for lunch. Some are good and some are bad. Processed foods aren't particularly good for you. I highly recommend going the fresh route and avoiding the frozen and processed foods, but, of course, it's up to you. =)

Dinner. My dinner meals usually take up the bulk of my points for the day. I try to fill my plate with half fruits/veggies, a quarter starchy veggies, and a quarter meat. This doesn't always happen. Most nights dinner is planned in advance and I just count out the points. I'm not all that picky about what I'm cooking for that meal. I guess it's kind of my "free" meal. I eat healthy throughout the day and then add onto it with a dinner that's usually filled with protein.

The biggest thing you can do is look at what you're eating and consider what you could do to make it less. Eat an orange rather than drinking a glass of orange juice. A general rule of thumb is to avoid drinking your calories/points. Spend your points on things that are of value. =) Another important tip to remember is that you shouldn't go overboard. The change in your diet has to be doable. Don't cut yourself short or you'll go off the deep end and binge. That would be bad. Obviously.

So, think about what you're eating and cut the calories, not the content. =)

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