Effort

I have to admit, I've been putting little to no effort into getting healthy these last few weeks.  I don't know what is wrong with me, but no matter how much I say "I'm going to get back on the wagon" I never really put forth the effort."  It's really sad.

I haven't really hula hooped more than once a week, my water weight has been trivial at best (we're talking 20-40oz a day) and my diet has been whatever I can find in the breakroom or whatever my coworker wants for lunch.  What the hell is wrong with me?

Oh well, I guess as soon as I recover from having my tooth pulled (I'm on heavy painkillers and antibiotics for the week-blah.) I'll have to put more effort into it.  I have no energy.  Yuck.

How are you all doing on your goals?

Metabolism 101

Workout Song of the Week

This week's song:

Lonely No More

by Rob Thomas

It's got a nice steady beat

A sexy man's voice

and lyrics I can relate to.

I'm in.

What are you working out to this week?

Link up!

FAF WTF

What is wrong with me?

I didn't post here all week! 

Terrible!

I didn't weigh myself.

Watch my food intake.

Drink water.

I suck big time.

I'm eating some of this right now:

WTF.

Next week-I've got this.

Damnit.

A Sip of Soda

via

Workout Song of the Week

This song is high energy and super fun to work out hard to.  Plus it's catchy, so I have to sing along while I do it! :) At least if you're singing while you work out you know your body is getting enough oxygen.  It's a good way to tell! 

What are you working out to this week?

Avocados Make Me Happy

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hass Avocado Board featuring Hass Avocados for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Of all the fruits and vegetables out there, Avocados are one of the most amazing and versatile things you can eat.  There have been many occasions where the roommate and I have referred to them as "orgasmic" and often made special trips to the store just for some . 

 

Avocados are one of my all time favorite things to eat, whether I'm simply dashing a little salt on them and eating them alone, mashing them into a fantastic guacamole (lime being another of my favorites, especially with guac) or slicing them up to add to a tomato sandwich.  I even have a vegetarian friend who always orders avocados as a replacement for meat on sandwiches and other things when we're out to eat.  They're hearty and tasty too!

Not to mention, in my quest for being a health nut, avocados are a huge source of good fats and one medium avocado has nearly 100 vitamins and minerals, making it a nutrient dense food choice.  Plus, over 75% of the fat in these lovely taste explosions is unsaturated-so they're a great substitute for fatty foods!

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Now excuse me, I have to go buy some Hass Avocados now... I have a craving I have to fill.

Water: Want vs. Need

Why is this so hard for me again?

I was doing so well but now I suck at drinking water! 

ARGH! 

MUST DRINK WATER!

Fitocracy

Is anyone on Fitocracy yet?

If so, add me! :)

If you don't know what Fitocracy is, you should check it out.

It's a social network for getting in shape.

You can log workouts, see what your friends are doing, and earn points.

You can also join groups and talk to other people with similar interests.

I'm part of a group for work, a hula hoop group, and a geek group.

It's just kind of a fun twist to the getting healthy thing.

Leave me your email if you want an invite. :)

Get Messy

How true is that?

Yeah go ahead and feel sexy after.

But it should be sexy with messy hair and dripping in sweat.

That's how you know you've done something right. :)

Go out there and get messy ladies.

We can do this!

Workout Song of the Week

This week's song:

Show Me How You Burlesque

by Christina Aguilera

The roommate and neighbors put this on just before I went to bed last night, and I LOVE this show.  This song is good to get up and work out to as well, enjoy! :)

What are you working out to this week?

Fat Ass Friday

No, I didn't weight myself today.  But I couldn't bring myself to.  

I've been slacking so much, and I while I looked in the mirror and thought I looked lovely last night-my opnion changed when I looked at my body.  I've been eating crap food (gasp-even soda now and again) and not exercising or hula hooping. 

I am NOT going down this road again..

I am not going to give in to my laziness anymore.

I'm not going to let myself feel bad because I put on another 10 lbs and it was all my fault for not getting out there and working for what I want.  I won't have it.

Time to turn things around!

Time to get back on the wagon.

Who uses Fitocracy?

If anyone has an extra, I'd LOVE an invite.
Thanks Ashley!

I've heard good things, and that it has a Hooping group.

Goals for this week:

• Juice Cleanse all week.
• Hula hoop every day.
• Get up early enough to exercise in the mornings now that it's cooler.

You should check out:

• Kas Fitness is hosting a Clean Eating Challenge on FB.  Come join us!
• My good friend Ashlee recommended My Body Gallery.  I'm not sure I understand it just yet, but I think the point is to show and be proud of all body types.  Real women, y'know?
• Heather at Wellness Without Pity recommended Vision Boards.  I think these are a fabulous idea and have been thinking of doing it for a while.  I'll post the results when I'm done, but for now read her post!

 How is your progress coming along?

Clean Eating Challenge

Kasandra is hosting a Clean Eating Challenge as an event on Facebook.

It's pretty simple, here are the guidelines:

• If you count calories, stay within your calorie range.
• Eat as few processed foods as possible.
• Eat home cooked meals as much as possible.
• Try at least one new recipe. 

So it's pretty simple, and will do worlds of good for you.

I believe there's also going to be a giveaway during this.

You're welcome to join us HERE.