#sheddingsixtyeight // First Month

I'm eight days late on this, & I'm just going to pretend those eight days didn't exist.

Denial, my friends. ;)

I set two goals when I started this journey a little over a month ago:
1) only drink water
2) exercise at least three times a week

I'm am super excited & incredibly proud of myself to say that, other than two glasses of milk & one glass of orange juice (all on different days), all I've had to drink has been water. For over a month, I haven't tasted a single drop of sweet tea - I sound like such an addict. I still want it & every time I go to Rancho Grande, I consider breaking this streak for the deliciousness their sweet tea is, but I know I'll regret it, & regret is my absolute least favorite feeling ever.

Unfortunately, I've failed on the exercising front. I've gone to the gym multiple times, I've gone on walks around the neighborhood, & my newest thing is swimming, swimming, swimming. Buuut, it hasn't been consistently three times a week. When I go to the gym, I always ride the elliptical & then I leave. I've gotten completely unmotivated knowing I'm not doing any strength training or classes or anything else. So, if anyone has some advice on an exercise routine, that's be great. Although, like I said, I'm starting to swim laps in the pool everyday & think that will help me, too!

From July 12th to August 20th, I've lost five pounds. I know it's not a lot, but it's something & I'm excited about it.

I know this is a horrible comparison picture - It'll be better next time!

This month!

Goals:

1) Only drink water - still!

2) Come up with a workout routine. Something that involves more than just doing the elliptical. I also want to continue swimming laps as many days that I can. 

3) FOOD! This past month, I haven't done anything different with my diet. Before I cut out everything with sugar & start living the caveman life, I want to start tracking everything that I do eat. I've heard that by doing that, you become aware of all the junk you're putting in your body. That way, you see that the one doughnut you had for breakfast is over half of the calories you're suppose to take in for the whole day, & in turn, you start making healthier choices on your own. So I've heard! ;) I've tried so many diets & nothing has worked, I'm just trying to find something that does.

4) Lose four pounds. We've all heard it - slow & steady wins the race! 

Over all, my main goal is to start a workout routine that has both cardio & strength training. Then stick to it! 

Month two - here we go!