It is Mamavation Monday time again! I say Step it UP as in taking it up a notch! Trust me, no stepper here. Steppers and I do not get along. Enough said about that now … more later on that I am sure!
I am THRILLED to say I made it one week in the two week no soda challenge (details here!) You can still join me if you want. There were lots of times I wanted that soda but I didn’t give in.
What else did I do last week? I really started to watch what I eat. That being said, I did give into a few pieces of chocolate, a cookie, and a little serving of ice cream. Why did I give in? I gave in because a little taste was enough for me. I am looking to make a lifestyle change and not be on a diet. No diet here! I know I won’t go the rest of my life without eating chocolate, cookies, ice cream, or even that piece of yummy birthday cake. Since I know that is case, I need to learn to be happy with just a piece of whatever it is. This goal is a lot more reasonable for me. Have you thought about it that way?
I also excited to ask that I was asked to be part of the Mamavation Sistahood! I of course accepted as even if I am not in the final 4 or the final 2, I will still be working towards my lifestyle change!
In other news, I joined the office challenge. I figure I am doing this already, why not? PLUS I have the added Mamavation support! I will keep you updated on how that is going as we go along. It starts today and ends May 28th! Weigh in for that challenge is today.
I didn’t start exercising last week. I admit it. I did order the 30 day shred so I hope that comes this week.
My challenge this week: To dust off my old and squeaky elliptical and maybe my balance ball this week. This week is the week where I start to get active again! As a secondary goal, I will start my water drinking challenge before my no soda challenge ends. I figure this overlap is perfect to get me going. The goal will be 80 ounces of water a day. (As a note, I got in my 80 ounces yesterday and on my way today!)
In submitting myself as a candidate to be one of the Mamavation Moms, I am still asking for your help and support! As my first request, Please keep tweeting for me! Head over to twitter and send this tweet: (You can tweet this as much as are willing to tweet!)
Hey @bookieboo! I want @simplybudgeted to be the next #Mamavation Mom. She has my support!
Thanks to everyone for their support so far. More coming from me as I work towards this goal!
Sounds like you are making the right type of changes to meet your goals. Keep up the good work.
Sounds like you are doing a great job! My biggest problem is having just a piece. I always want 2 or more pieces! Since joining mamavation I have not eaten more than a piece though! Congrats!
You are doing wonderful Beth! Keep it up! Baby Steps will get us to our ultimate goals. You are definitely on the right path.
Great job on the baby steps!! Keep it up! i love my balance ball. I even found a balance ball workout book on clearance at the bookstore a while back. Love it!
you're doing great!!
you're doing great! keep it up!
I won't judge ya for eating a few sweets here and there…heck I do it too when it happens. It's great to hear that you're going to focus on moving more this week. Keep it up! You CAN do it 🙂
Love that you're not giving up everything at once. Moderation is the key!
So proud of you!! Yes, it's a lifestyle change, a permanent better way of eating and living, not a temporary drill in deprivation. I love your attitude about food. keep it up!
Good luck with your office challenge. I hope the Sistahood can help you along the way. Also great job with the soda challenge. Keep up the great work!!
God job Beth – finding the time to exercise is hard but I bet you'll find a way to fit it in! Way to go & congrats on joining the sistahood!
Congratulations on being a new "Sistah"! Great job on having NO soda for two weeks. Way to go! — @ImAHotMom
I LOVE how you are calling it your soda challenge. Music to my ears 😉 XXOO
That is such a great point, we don't want to diet forever, we want to change our habits! I too am not eating perfectly. Great job on the no soda! (I'm on day 2).
I just wanted to THANK everyone for all these encouraging comments. I love reading them and they keep motivated. Off to drink my water … 😉
Good luck on your soda challenge!!! You can do it!