Today I began a new project. Seems like I do that quite often, if only my finishes equaled my starts! This one is a bit different-it's all about me. Today I began tracking my food and exercise in a little app called myfitnesspal hoping to lose some serious weight and get healthy. (My Fitbit arrives on Tuesday to count my little steps!) I also want to be in condition for a 35 mile bike ride in September. Today I have: walked Quinn 1.8 miles in 30 minutes, done my stretches and therapy exercise, took Annie (my bike) for a six mile ride in 40 minutes, then spent 3 hours gardening. At this point I can eat over 1,000 calories for dinner and still make my target. I don't think I'll eat that much though. Also on the project are all the craft, home repairs, yard work, etc, etc, etc. that are already begun. Gretchen Rubin of The Happiness Project is studying habits and has discovered that tracking your progress is a really helpful way to accomplish change. I hope it proves to be so for me, I've spent entirely too much time getting "lost in a book" (especially ones I've read before-some many times) and not on projects. I've already lost 3 lbs-and that was before I started!
Perhaps I'll manage a Sunday Status Report, or not, who knows?
1 comment:
Good for you!! Everyone has a different method that suits them best. Finding that method is the trick. I like those calorie tracking apps. You have made a terrific start!
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