My Journey to slim and trim

Ann and I started P90X beginning of March, worked out a week, and then after my convention, got started again the last week of March. So not enough consistency yet to determine how it is going. We have consistently had one hour yoga classes on Tues and Thurs mornings however.
I have walked a few days with a friend, 4 miles each day for 3 days this week, however, my feet just hurt too bad. I don't think I am going to continue. Ann and I did Plyometrics this morning from the P90X DVD and that kicked our butts!
I weigh 156.2 and my desire is to get back down to my old weight of 130. I seem to be gaining weight since I started working out! I am not being diligent writing down everything I eat, so that is my focus this week, to pay attention!
Check in with you soon!
Sherry
www.getfitwithsherry.com

Can phone apps help you lose weight?

Here is a great article on weight loss apps. And I have to say from personal experience that when I use my app of choice, which is, "My Fitness Pal.com", I lose weight -- and when I don't -- I don't! The weight loss app can help you keep track of what you are eating and how much exercise you are getting every day, and it can add up the calories, and even show you the fat and the carbs you are eating so you can make adjustments, and it will even give you guidelines on reasonable weight loss, how much you should eat and even what you should weigh!

However, the most fun and the commitment you make to staying on track is when the app is connected to face book and twitter and announces to all your friends and family how many pounds you have lost and whether you have checked in or not! My face book friends have supported me with an "atta girl" and they have also offered encouragement when notified that I haven't checked in for a few days!

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Fit Exercise in your life 15 Ways!

1. Plan! It only takes a minute on Sunday evening to look at your day planner and plan your week. Grocery shopping, doctors visits, kids soccer. Now plan your exercise and write it in your schedule! Don't wait for the time, make priorities!
2. It only takes 10 minutes! Really, research shows that just 10 minutes a day every day will impact your health positively!
3. Create exercise out of every day life by parking far away and walking, walk up a flight of steps to work every day instead of taking the elevator, pick up your toddler and raise them overhead again and again, my grand kids give me an excellent work out!
4. Plan fun family activities. Take the kids on a bike ride, or a hike.
5. Turn off the TV! You will be amazed how much time we all have if we would just turn off the TV! Now, take the kids or your hubby and go for a walk after dinner!
6. Find a buddy! You have a friend, neighbor who is in need of support and motivation just like you! Your chances of success will increase 10 times by walking, hiking with a buddy.
7. Work out at home with a DVD! There are many wonderful DVD's to choose from, yes, even 10 minute work outs!
8. Think about your why and place it on the TV, the mirror, computer, everywhere you are to remind you of why you want to exercise! Are you losing weight for a special occasion? Wedding, class reunion, swim suit, or just want health and vitality to play with those grand kids? Put that picture of your why everywhere!
9. Attend a health education lecture. The more you know about your body and the damage slowly being done over time is a great motivator!
10. Stress! Stress will lead to disease and aging! Can't go for a walk, take 5 minutes and practice deep breathing. We don't utilize our lungs enough. This will take away that craving and stop you from reaching for the bad habit.
11. Replace bad habits with good habits! Instead of caffeine and a candy bar for the 3:00 pm doldrums practice the breathing exercise above, walk the stairs or go out for a walk. The fresh air will also do wonders for your mood and attitude!
12. Yes, you could set your alarm clock just 10 minutes earlier or just get up when it goes off and go walk around the block. Take the dog, they will love you for it!
13. Get a dog! They are great companions and won't let you sleep in the morning!
14. put on your favorite tunes and notice how your mood and attitude changes and motivates you to move your body.
15. Join a class or a group for fun and social activities such as dancing or working out! If you are in Tucson, join Fitness in Tucson. www.meetup.com/fitness-in-tucson