Food Challenege

   As anyone knows I LOVE food. It's such an unhealthy relationship that I'm trying to bring to the healthy side. I am also a creature of habit when it comes to food. I make the same thing every day, or a variation of it, and I keep buying the same foods at the grocery store. I need to branch out so I am in desperate need of different recipes. I need your help though. I am scared but willing to do this. I want the seven or eight people that read my blog regularly ( I LOVE YOU GUYS) to pick out some meals for me.

   Do a search for 21 day fix approved meals on google, pinterest, yahoo, bing, etc. I am allowed to have 4 green, 3 purple, 4 red, 3 yellow, 1 blue, 1 orange, and 4 teaspoons each DAY so please try not to put everything into one meal. I will be sad later with nothing to eat.

   All you have to do is post the recipe in the comments section OR if you have my private information send it to me. Name of the recipe and the website that you got it from. I am taking ideas for a breakfast, a lunch, and a dinner. If I get participation I will do a blog post on which ones I did including pictures and what I thought about them.

   I will tell you this I am not allergic to anything, I hate cottage cheese, and I don't like peppers (green, red, or the yellow ones), no Brussels, no tofu, and nothing that looks like a worm.

   Let the challenges begin!

21 Day Fix Week 1

   Hello hello!! I'm super excited and feeling really good right now. I finished week one of my new program and just started week two. All I can say is how AMAZED I am at the difference already. Now no I don't mean a difference physically I'm sure that will come later. I'm talking about how I feel on the inside.
   
   I'm more alert, I'm sleeping better, I have more energy than before, AND I'm more flexible. All these wonderful things in just ONE week of trying my best with Autumn. I can slowly just feel how I'm really into this program it has just blown my mind. If you ask anyone who knows me I've always been overweight, lazy, never worked out, ate what I wanted...and now I'm changing. It's slow but I'm changing.

   So far I've managed to not miss one day of exercise, I stick to my portion control, and I'm even pushing others to join me! Usually I'm the one that has to be motivated to get up off the couch and just try it.

C'mon guys try the 21 Day Fix with me!

 

   p.s. On a side note besides taking my Before picture and measurements I am determined to stay away from the scale. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to do a second round of the program so the next time I step on the scale will be May 5. That will be the end of my 21 days. So please! Encourage me to step away from that stupid scale!!!

21 Day Fix Meal Pic

Now here is a dinner that fits nicely in my little containers. This whole plate would equal to:

2 Red
2 Green
1 Yellow

Now I didn't show it but I had grapes for dessert so that would be 1 purple container. Also I got satisfied so I saved half of my salmon for my hubby. That means if I get a late night craving I get to have greek yogurt!

21 Day Fix

   Hello all my lovelies! Thanks for coming by I always appreciate the views. It makes me feel all warm inside. ANYWAY! If you're reading I'm sure you want to know about the new thing that I'm slowly falling in love with.

~21 Day Fix~

 

 

 

   I am currently on day six of the plan. Despite my laziness I have been doing my best to keep up with each workout. It has me sore almost every day but I feel great afterwards. I'm slowly starting to understand how people like to workout. I get that nice energized/relaxed feeling after my shower.

 

Anyway there are a total of eight different workouts:

 

Total Body Fitness

Upper Fix

Lower Fix

Pilates Fix

Cardio Fix

Dirty 30

Yoga Fix

 

   So far I am liking the Pilates Fix and even the Upper Fix. I need to invest in some light weights for the start of next week's workout so I get REALLY benefit. Each workout is roughly 32-33 minutes including the warm up and cool down session.

 

    What I really enjoyed seeing for once in these DVD's is there is a larger woman in them who is doing the workout too. Now she is doing the modified versions BUT it's encouraging to see someone who looks more like me now powering through these workouts. It makes me feel less bad about not pushing like all the other six packs jumping around on screen.

 

 

   Now the next very important part is the nutrition! Everyone knows you can work out all you want but if you're not eating right then forget it! I know I've learned that. So there is a whole eating plan that is given to you. It is based on portion control, and she gives you some nifty little helpers.

 

 

 

Each container holds something different.

 

Green - Veggies

Purple - Fruit

Red - Protein

Yellow - Carbs

Blue - Healthy Fats

Orange - Seeds and Dressings

Teaspoons - Nut butters and Oils

 

 

   Every day you're allowed to have a certain amount of containers. Me personally I can have four green, 3 purple, 4 red, 3 yellow, 1 blue, and 1 orange container. I mix them up through out the day and usually I'm never hunger. Combine with water and you'll be good. As far as 'treats' go there are some wonderful recipes that I want to try out soon so I can give in to my sweet tooth!

 

   Now I won't lie the first time I saw these containers I was like 'there is no way this will work'. Well It does work and I'm excited to keep up this program. You all should hit up beachbody.com and join me!

 

   I'm considering adding a mile walk or bike ride starting my second week to add just a LITTLE extra work in there. What do you think? C'mon people comment and let me know!



On The Road Again

Hello again lovelies! I am back to start another amazing round of Rochelle tries to get healthy! It is an on going struggle  (as you can see from the numerous times I have stopped and started my blog posts) but I am trying a new program. It is called 21 Day Fix. Now I am only on day 2 and my legs KILL :( . Sadly it has also been only two days. I have gone from being able to complete a full Insanity work out to barely being able to do this one. I am so ashamed right now. I can't even get through this. I am wondering how on Earth I allowed this to happen. Anyway I will talk a bit more about the program in another post. It is late but I wanted you guys to know I am still here and still trying!

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Failed. Trying Again.

WOW!!!

It has been a really long time since I have posted on here. I guess if you stumble on here you might wonder if I kept it up. The answer to that is a big fat NO.

I kinda laugh at it because I mean it has been months, practically almost a year since I have given any information.

Well I have decided to give this healthy life another shot. I really don't like this extra flab I have developed. I'm around 198lb again (sucks!) but I feel fatter than I did the first time around! I really need to get rid of this.

I really wish I had a workout partner who wouldn't make me feel bad. Ever go to the Gym and the person on the treadmill next to you is in a full out sprint and you are huffing and puffing just trying to do a brisk walk? That is how I feel ALL of the time.

So my lack of exercise is a problem and I absolutely HATE cooking. On top of the cooking money is always an issue. I'm going to have to sit down and really look into budget cooking that won't leave me hungry.

I'm starting from square one all over again folks.

March 16

I used the C25K App to keep me on a nice Walk/Run. I nearly finished it but started too late in my day and I had to stop with 11 minutes left on the clock. I almost did it all but towards this 11 minute area my legs were starting to give out on me.

When I got home I was proud of myself. I even felt good. I told myself to remember that feeling so that I could try again today.

Today my legs are stiff and sore. I can feel my calf's tighten every time I stand up to walk. I think today I might not do the app, but going on a walk just a straight walk will be a good start. I have to get up and moving right?

*sigh* Doesn't help that I had corn dogs for breakfast. I know I know! I told you I hate cooking with a passion. Hopefully I'll get over that. Though that doesn't seem likely.

Any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated!

SO....HERE WE GO AGAIN!

Working out, Kryptonite!!!

     I have not been doing good AT ALL!

I'm almost at a loss but I know what to do I just am having a harder time executing everything. I love riding my bike. I can do now almost ALMOST two full miles without coasting or stopping. I do take one tiny break in the middle, but that's also when I have to stop to make sure there are no cars coming up the street so I can cross the street. Other than that I don't coast, I peddle the whole way through. Burning in my thighs I tell you!

I did almost two miles last night with my hubby so that was nice. He JUST got his bike and we're really excited to try that as a couples mini work out thing. It might have me doing four miles a day if I ride once by myself and once with him.

Anyway, I've been in a depressed slump and trying my hardest not to start up old habits. I will say I have drank more soda these past two weeks than I have in months. Still though I've had maybe 7 in 14 days.

My eating is still difficult because of lack of funds to buy what I REALLY want but I have managed, except a few times, to eat pretty okay food.

However I seriously need to exercise more. I need a buddy though. I need a non judgmental buddy who won't lose their patience with me as I work out. Just because I'm not doing it like them, or pushing like them (especially when my chest pain kicks in), or they feel I'm stopping too soon so I can you know breathe...I just want someone to work out with, share tips with, and call when I feel like binge eating.

I mean I do have a friend like this but she lives three hours away and it's just not the same. So I need another buddy a bit closer to home.

Anyway I'm going to keep trying, tired of failing all the dog on time!