Week 2 of my reset....

Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Week one was a total success!!! I am so very excited :) As most of you know, I post on FB regularly so if you want to follow my reset daily my FB page is under the name Jen's Journey

I am posting photos of my foods on my fitness blog as well....

www.jensjourney.com

I cannot thank you all enough for your amazing support!!! Only 16 days to go :)

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Marathon Number 2!! Let the training begin :)

Friday, May 03, 2013

After much thought, I finally made a decision on what would be my marathon for this year. I am registered and I booked the flights and the hotel, so I guess it is official :) On October 20th, Lord willing, I will be running the Amsterdam Marathon!

I am so very excited about my training this year. I am currently reading up on several new training plans, as well as checking out a few coaching sites for some personalized programs. I am hoping that through more strength training and a greater focus on cross training, I will have a stronger race and will be better prepared than last year.

I look forward to sharing my training with you all. Some of you have been apart of my journey for years now, ever since Russia back in 2006. Now, I am preparing for my second marathon!! Isn't God amazing! He will take you places and help you reach goals you never thought were possible.

The last time I was in Amsterdam was back in 2007 and my weight loss journey had just begun. Now, I will be going back a totally different person and I cannot wait to see what it feels like crossing that finish line!

Thank you for the years of support you have given me!!

Amsterdam....here I come!!!! :)

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Hitting the Reset Button...

Thursday, May 02, 2013

Some of my friends on FB asked about the Reset plan I am currently doing. This is a plan I made for myself based on my current needs and goals for this month. It is a simple, back to basics approach and one which I truly feel will help me get back on track.

Why do I need this plan? Well, to be honest, I need it because I have failed to be consistent with my workouts and my strong nutrition and now, it is time I reach new goals and try to lose some weight in order to get back to where I was last year.

The plan is from April 29th - May 22nd as we are leaving for our vacation the 23rd. I am making my goals one week at a time. My focus for now is getting back to consistency and posting for accountability. I cannot think about my long terms goals as of now as they can be overwhelming seeing where I am now compared to where I want to be. So for me, I am taking my goals day by day and only one week at a time to establish a fitness/nutrition routine once again.

Week 1 - April 29th - May 5th

Goals - The main goal for this week is to get back to posting. Every day, I will be posting my goals and a short recap of the day before. What did I do right, where did I go wrong. Evaluate, then move on to the next day!

Week 2 - May 6th - May 12th

Goals - Repeat goals from Week 1, then add in accountability for foods!! I will be taking photos of my meals to increase my accountability and to bring a focus back to proper nutrition and portion sizes

Week 3 - May 13th - May 19th

Goals - Repeat goals from Week 1 and 2. New goals include listing details regarding my workouts. Number of pull ups, pushups, burpees etc... again, to bring focus on daily accountability.

Week 4 - May 20th - May 22th ( only 2 days this week as we are leaving....)

Goals - Repeat goals from Weeks 1,2 and 3....

*For Nutrition -

My focus is on two things. Greens and lean proteins. I am limiting my carbs as of now, especially since I am not currently in full marathon training mode. There is no need for a large amount of carbs for me as of now. My carbs sources will be from sweet potatoes, some fruits, quinoa and occasionally some GF oats....but not too much. Oats are my weakness :) For now, for me....I do best without them.

*For FItness -

I am getting back to what I love most, running and circuit training. My body responds very well to running in combination with sprints/hill intervals with strength training ( Push ups, Burpees, Pullups, Rowing, TRX and Medicine Ball work ).

*Small Daily Goals to focus on -

1. Stress eating. This gets me every time!!! I need to THINK before I eat! :)

I need to ask myself if I am really hungry or just eating to chill myself out or eating mindlessly while sitting at the computer. Before every meal, every snack -- THINK! Think about the quality of the food, the portion sizes....everything. ALL the little bites of this and that ADD UP throughout the day!!! Trust me on this one :)

2. Make sure I am drinking enough water. Not from coffee....which I am really good at doing :) But good old fashioned WATER!


As I mentioned in the beginning. This is a very straight forward plan. I have found through my years on this weight loss journey that it does not matter how simple a plan is, if you do not follow it, nothing in your life will change. Consistency has to be the foundation of ANY program. Regardless how you go about losing weight, consistency has to be key!!

In June, after we are back from our trip, I am starting another challenge, which will be 7 weeks long.

I cannot tell you how much your support and encouragement is helping me!! Thank your for taking the time to cheer me along as I try to regain my fitness and reach these goals....Thank you all :)

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Ready.Set.Go!!

Monday, April 29, 2013

It is time to hit the reset button once again. Forget the mistakes of the past. Eyes forward. No looking back. It is going to be hard, and there is no doubt in my mind that I will have challenges before me which will test my commitment, but I know in my heart, I will NOT let anything stop me from reaching my ultimate goal.

Today I press on with a new sense of purpose and a strength in my heart knowing with God, ALL things are possible!!

Rejoice with me in the fact that we are blessed with another day to hit Reset and make the most of this life that God has given us!

Ready. Set. Go!!!!

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New totals for the month. It is not pretty....but it is reality.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

New totals...

NOT doing well, but today is a new day! Staying focused and positive. Am I happy about these totals? NO. Will I give up? You guys know me well enough to know I am sticking with this...through thick and thin!!

Miles - 25.94/50
Pull ups - 9/50...unassisted
Push ups - 320/1,000
Burpees - 85/500
Weight loss - It was 1.6 lbs but as of today....none. It is what it is.....

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