Started my journey towards a healthier lifestyle today!
I woke up today with the motivation to start making healthier decisions.Â
I purchased a treadmill to place under my standing desk to help get my steps in while I work. I don’t think I’ve even been getting 1k steps a day due to my WFH job and the summer heat that’s plaguing the city right now. I also purchased a new yoga mat and resistance bands to complete my home gym set up. I can’t wait to make progress towards my cardio and strength training goals.
I achieved drinking 1 gallon of water today! It was quite easier than I anticipated. I noticed that my skin was less itchy and irritated today (prior to this I would get random itchy bumps/hives that would appear on my arms, face, and neck). I also felt like my skin had a slight glow to it and I felt really energized throughout the day! I paced out my drinking by consuming 16 oz every hour. I felt really proud of myself each time I logged another water bottle’s worth into my tracking app.
I also did some light upper body training with 5 lb and 10 lb weights while I watched ‘Dated and Related’. I’ll continue to build on this habit because I was easily able to do 2 hrs of these exercises while watching the show. I also felt better about myself because I was being productive while indulging in my trash reality tv instead of just being a couch potato.
I consumed 1,177 calories today! I listened to my body when it told me it was hungry and made good food decisions by prioritizing protein and veggie intake. Next time I’ll take photos of my meals to document my healthy nourishing creations! I had a tofu wrap for lunch (who knew cold tofu straight out of the package could be so delicious?!) and shrimp tacos for dinner, both made with Keto tortillas and Bitchin’ Sauce (yum!). I didn’t have any meat or cooked with any oil and I think that is why I felt so energized and full without feeling the discomfort of being bloated! I was even able to snack on some yummy guilty pleasure of chips with Boursin cheese and 1/4 of a Costco blueberry muffin for dessert. This diet combined with my water consumption goal is so attainable to do everyday. I can’t wait to see what my results will be at the end of the month!