Even though the experiment doesn't begin officially until next week, I think it's good to start Wednesday's Weigh-In today. Since this whole experiment is being done to find out how and if my diet relates to my health and if eating a more plant-based, vegan diet will improve my health, I think it's important to keep track of all aspects of my health. Wednesday's Weigh-Ins are not just about how much weight I've lost or gained during the course of this experiment, they're also going to be about how I'm feeling and what changes I observe in myself and/or my family. The fact is that weight is related to health and, although my weight is not my focus, I do expect that making healthier decisions concerning my diet will result in some weigh loss because I am overweight. So, to start, I've weighed myself and using this online ideal weight calculator, I've determined how much weight I need to lose to match my ideal weight. That magic number is 28. Meaning, to be at my deal weight, I need to lose 28 pounds.
You should know that in addition to my diet, I also exercise regularly. I have always struggled with staying motivated and keeping up with a regular exercise program, but I've finally found something that works for me. I change it up every 3 weeks. Here's why... the DVDs are due back at the library every 3 weeks. That's right, I get my workouts from the library. It's a good system for me. I do a full 45-60 minute workout 6 days a week for 3 weeks, then switch to another workout program. It keeps me moving and engaged. Right now I'm doing the "Banish Fat Boost Metabolism" workout from Jillian Michaels. I love it! I don't get enough cardio into my workouts when I do my own thing and this DVD is all cardio. Part of what I'm interested to see with this experiment is how my physical health changes (I'm not talking weight here). I struggle with cardio because either my lungs or my heart (or both) just don't handle it well. I get winded easily. Could eating less meat and dairy help? We'll see.
Some other things I'm going to be observing for Wednesday's Weigh-Ins are: changes in my level of energy, how motivated I'm feeling, changes I observe in myself both physical and emotional, and just how I feel overall. Today I am feeling optimistic. I'm excited to begin this experiment and to see what I learn from it. My exercise routine has been consistent and I want to stay motivated to stick with it because I can already see how much stronger my body is becoming and I'm noticing that my posture is better and I just feel like my clothes fit me better. My energy is pretty good, but could use some improvement right around dinner time, that's when the day always seems to catch up with me.
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