My Daily Exercise Regimen: How I lost 15 Pounds in Two Months

I surprised even myself with all the weight that I've lost. It's been 3 years since I've seen this number! I still have quite a journey to go, but I'm committed to reaching my goal. It's easier now that I finally found what works for me. =)

Detox Regimen (14 days)

9 am - Lemon Water & CIZE workout
10 am - Detox Smoothie
1 pm - Detox Smoothie
4 pm - Snack
7 pm - Dinner (full meal) & Green Tea

Diet Regimen

9 am - Lemon Water & CIZE workout
10 am - Smoothie, Cereal, or Oatmeal
1 pm - Smoothie or full meal
4 pm - Snack
7 pm - Dinner (full meal) & Green Tea

** Although I was able to workout at the same time most mornings, there were other mornings where I had to change the time I worked out and type of workout, but I will make the effort to work out 6 days a week for at least 30 minutes.

Lemon Water has many benefits especially for weight loss. Click here for helpful information on the benefits of lemon water.

My Smoothies were easy to get used to because of the great taste it had. In my smoothie recipe post here, I did mention that I put Life's Greens supplement in it. It does change the taste altogether so if you prefer the more delicious taste of your smoothie, there is a pill form of this supplement called Green Source Multivitamins & Minerals.

Full Meals were my favorite part of the day! I also used this meal to ensure that I have met my daily caloric intake and macronutrients (fats, carbs, and protein) for the day. See my full recipes here.

Green Tea, like lemon water, has great benefits especially for weight loss. Here is more information on green tea benefits.

** If you do research online about daily calorie intake, you will find that it could be harmful to take less than 1200 calories a day. There are numerous websites where you can find out recommended calorie intake for your weight loss goals. I use MyFitnessPal to track my intake, exercise, and goals. You will also find that many websites state that it is always best to consult your physician before doing any type of weight loss regimen.

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P.S. I do have mommy stripes. ;D

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I missed the distraction and the motivation

Just entered my fourth week of my weight loss journey and it's actually the first time that I exercised while my girls napped. I must say, I miss the distraction and the motivation...

I did complain a whole lot and begged them to step aside so that I don't accidentally hit them while in my dance zone. But they were having fun with me because they were right beside me doing the dance. When they do get tired though they play or sit around and watch. Once my three year old sees me drenched in sweat and slacking off... she immediately yells, "YOU CAN DO IT MOMMY... ALMOST THERE!" One day, she even brought me her little cup of water and said, "Here, you need to drink some water. I'll share some with you." (Awwwww) I guess aside from being one of many moms out there trying to conquer a weight loss journey, I am not alone in this journey here at home. It feels nice.

Anyway, being on my fourth week means that it has been four weeks since I've changed my diet. I didn't think I was able to do it for this long... but I did! I'm so proud of myself. Woohoo! On top of that, I've lost nine pounds and went from a size 14 to a size 8... I'm so happy I could cry. Since I am on the CIZE program, I did take a before picture and will take an after picture at the end of this week. I'm not one to share these types of pictures but at the same time I want to set an example for mommies, like me, who have to work to get our body back. So I guess I'm going to have to grow some balls and share that. ;)

Here are some recipes that I used to during my journey.

My sweet distraction and motivation. <3

Bye for now.

Committing to be Fit: Committing to Yourself

I practically grew up having rice for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It soon became a norm... Then I realized that my diet has to change because as I'm getting older, my metabolism is slowing down. Believe it or not, it's hard for me to accept. I LOVE food. I love to try different kinds of food and cook different kinds of food. I thought about whether I wanted to commit to this type of lifestyle. Of course, I would have to add on some exercise, too. I am in my late twenties and considered overweight according to my BMI chart. Do I really want to continue being overweight and possibly gaining more as I age? Will I find myself having health issues if I don't change my habits now? I found myself searching for the answer to my questions through other blogs and forums. I will gain more weight if I continue this lifestyle. I will find myself having health issues if I don't watch what I eat.

I began committing to be fit two weeks ago. I had the hardest time accepting the things I should be eating and the amount of time I need to put aside for exercise. Mind you, I am on summer so I am a stay at home mom at the moment. Where in the world am I going to find the time to prepare my meals and then my kids' meals? AAND tending to them at the same time? How am I even going to get to exercise? I was nagging to myself. I was nagging to my husband too. Then I remembered what I always tell me daughters and students... "You can't say you don't like to do something you haven't tried." I HATE TO DIET! I was being such a hypocrite. I had to do it. I had to commit to myself.

So far I have lost 7 pounds (five from detoxing)  and gained more energy and strength. It only took me a few days to learn how to prioritize my chores and responsibilities. It wasn't as bad as I thought. I gave myself fifteen weeks to reach my goal of losing thirty more pounds. I do have a long way to go. But I am committed to be fit... I am committed to myself.

Here are some recipes that I've used during my journey.