staying focused

Elitejammer
Elitejammer Posts: 32 Member
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I have been tracking in the past two months. I have not been consistent but continue to have a desire to succeed. The weather has impacted my ability to work out. Trying to exercise at home on those cold days. My boyfriend likes to cook for me so this also impacts my eating habits. He has taught me to eat more at home. This helps but he likes to eat potatoes and other foods that I probably should not eat. Any suggestions?

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  • Pixt
    Pixt Posts: 95 Member
    Suggestions:

    Track everything
    Eat what meets your goals
    If your boyfriend cooks something that doesn't meet your goals, eat something else OR only eat the reasonable portion that does meet your goals. There is no single food that is "wrong", the only question is in what serving size of that food will keep you within your goals. (Unless you have an allergy or some medical reason to avoid certain things).
  • Elitejammer
    Elitejammer Posts: 32 Member
    Thanks for your suggestion. I am decreasing my portions and eating his delicious meals. He is such a good cook and takes care of me well. committing to logging daily on myfitnesspal and evaluating my successes and failures. Talk to you soon.:tongue::tongue:
  • jweindruch
    jweindruch Posts: 65 Member
    Check out this video:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H14bBuluwB8

    Don't give up! Keep trying! Every time you try again you're flexing that stamina muscle.
  • nancybuss
    nancybuss Posts: 1,461 Member
    Ditto the above on eating. Maybe help your boyfriend find some new healthy recipes to try together.

    There are plenty of Great home workout programs. If you'd like any help finding something that matches your personality, let me know.

    You CAN do this! One step at a time.

    Summer bodies are made in the Winter. Don't blame the snow. Lets keep moving
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    register for a race. great way to stay focused by having a day to be ready on, and ready to perform, instead of just focusing on aesthetics.
  • kingscrown
    kingscrown Posts: 615 Member
    Ask for his help. If he likes to cook he might like the challenge of making healthier meals. I found asking for help rather than telling my DH you know I can't eat that really helped.
  • debbynoelle
    debbynoelle Posts: 27
    Maybe find health recipes for him to cook? There are entire blogs dedicated to healthy clean eats!!
    Here are two of my faves:
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/
    http://www.eat-yourself-skinny.com/category/recipe-box

    Also, do youtube workouts for home! Seriously, you will have so many options! You will find zumba, hip hop, strength, yoga, and even ballet workouts.

    My favorite fitness fitness youtubers are:
    http://www.youtube.com/user/blogilates - she is energetic and her videos are short and effective
    http://www.youtube.com/user/ViciousVanillaSpice - individual zumba workouts
    http://www.youtube.com/user/popsugartvfit - different instructors do ten minute workout vids
    http://www.youtube.com/user/superherofitnesstv - a personal favorite! 10-20 minute zumba workouts, a blast and a workout!

    I hope this helps, working out at home can be fun and easy!
  • Elitejammer
    Elitejammer Posts: 32 Member
    Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. I am a Zumba freak but have not exercised over the holidays. Will restart this week. One problem, my asthma kicked in yesterday with bronchitis. Doing better today but will have to wait til this weekend to shake my hips. Also, I am a tennis player who has been o!t for three months due to foot surgery. Just invited to a team today! Lastly, my boyfriend, fiancé, made his potatoes for himself and made extra spinach for me. He is trying to meet my goal. Thank you again to all of my supporters for a New Year of successes!:love:

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