It's been two weeks since I started writing about my search for good health and a better body. Honestly, haven't done so well. Only lost 2 1/2 pounds and haven't been nearly as active enough. This is frustrating. I am really trying not to base everything off that number I'm staring down at, but it's hard, especially at this point when I really do need to lose actual pounds before I can say "Well, maybe it's just my body type." 178 lbs. is overweight for anyone my age and height. I also had my BMI officially check the other day. It's a 31. Somehow, I went back up about 2 points. Fabulous. And, apparently, I should be at about an 18 BMI. Jesus.
So, I've been watching what I eat closely. Counting calories on my phone (and occasionally going over), watching my sugar intake, which I have been pretty good with actually. I'm staying away from processed sugars and junk food aside from maybe a bite of chocolate every other day. Although, I did eat four girl scout cookies last night... soo... yeah. I'm finding that I don't eat a ton during the day, and then I have all these calories left over after 5:00 so I am eating more at the end of the day. And if I have alot left over by 8 or 9, I let myself have a snack that might not be in my body's best interest. And just like everyone else, I have trouble when I go out, trying to find something healthy ont he menu that I can somehow find the caloric intake of... also, I like beer.
And, here's the thing. I know I'm going to have to control my cravings and my intake of things that I really like. But, I am not looking to deprive myself. I like food alot. And I think it's a great thing. So, I don't want to never let myself indulge in things that I like, like a couple beers every now and then, or a couple cookies. It's just finding that balance between deprivation and over-indulgence.
AND, I need to move more. I'm not sedentary by any stretch of the imagination, but I'm starting to think that my body just needs ALOT of physical activity to be fit. Maybe moreso than most. So, to jumpstart myself and to give myself a specific challenge, I am going to participate in this 10, 000 Reps in March challenge. It is a list of calisthetic exercises such as pushups, burpees, squats and the like. You do this sequence of exercises 2x, giving you 670 each workout X every other day in March = 10, 050 reps. Sounds like a good way to get moving to me. So, I'll do that on top of cardio, dance, and other aerobic classes.
The real challenge this month will be that the high school musical is opening on March 16th and the next two weeks, I will be working and/or rehearsing almost every day, leaving little time for anything else, like exercising. And presenting many opportunities for me to order unhealthy food for the sake of convenience and stress eating. So, it is going to take alot of planning and some very early mornings for me to get through the next two weeks unscathed and no heavier than I am right now. God help me.
Until next time (which probably won't be until after the show opens because I'll barely have time to even brush my teeth),
Katie
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