Boosting our personal journey for the last two weeks has been incredibly fun! I realize that even after all this time exercising and changing habits – I still need a boost!
How did you do this week? Me? I had a week filled with “running around” town doing things for my daughter who’s getting married! Even with all the wedding preparations, we still managed to find time to work out every day. It is funny to hear them speak on how they want to loose weight here and there. The bride to be, my daughter Jackie, is always reminding herself that she needs to continue exercising and eating right – even after marriage. I just smile and remind them to be consistent.
On to something else. Last week, I introduced you to the “4.3.2.1.” diet. One of my daughters has been doing it for the last week and a half. She has stayed committed to changed eating habits, is being consistent in her exercise and carries her water bottle every where she goes! So far she has lost 15 lbs. since she committed to becoming more self-controlled and disciplined. I am very proud of her! She has agreed to allow my posting some “before” and “after” pics later on! They will be a real encouragement to you!
I again want to encourage you to be consistent even when going to restaurants. You can do it! Here’s a “cheap” suggestion:
Trying sharing your meal with a friend. Order one meal but two sets of plates and silverware. You will cut down on cost and portions of food eaten too!
Hmmm… What else? Ah, yes! “Drink! Drink! Drink!”, that water and grapefruit juice amigas!
Hey! When you are controlling the portions of food taken in, being consistent with the times you eat and exercising – you can’t go wrong.
Here’s an exercise routine (seeing we are on that subject too) you might enjoy trying out:
Lie on your back with your arms at your sides, palms facing down. Bend your legs to form a 90-degree angle so your knees are directly over your hips and your calves are parallel to the floor. Exhale as you contract your abs to lift your head, shoulders, and arms off the floor. Press your palms down rhythmically as you exhale five short breaths, pumping your hands with each breath. Then turn your palms up, and press up rhythmically with five short inhales to complete one set. Aim for 12 repetitions. This will help firm your tummy!
Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengthened me.”
A personal note… My daughter Jackie has been a great inspiration to me during my own “weight loss journey.” Coming up on the last two weeks together before she starts her own family – is already causing me to miss her greatly already! And then, as I recover from that marriage, my youngest daughter is making plans for a late fall wedding too!
Oh, well! Two down and five to go!
Hasta Luego, Amigas!
Elaine Bateman
Thanks for all the great LWW tips!! I’ll have to go back and read about that diet your daughter followed!
Thanks for all the tips. I will have to try a few of those this week!
Blessings
Oh, I miss the diet 4.3.2.1. please tell me about it or where I can read it. thanks marina
I don’t understand the 4-3-2-1 you have been blogging about. Please help!