Lose It!

So I've found motivation the last little while and it's been a nice change. I've forced myself to workout even when I really don't feel like it. I probably won't notice a huge difference yet because when you first get back into a workout routine it's normal to actually gain weight for awhile because you're building muscle which weighs more than fat. The scale will start moving downward in a few weeks.

I wanted to tell you guys about an app that I've used for quite awhile now. Not consistently, obviously. I joined Weight Watchers for a short time this year and the cost was almost $45 a month. I realized that their app was almost identical to the Lose It! app only Lose It! counts calories instead of points and it's completely FREE. You can scan bar codes or put in info and it will calculate the calories. You can also log exercise and it will adjust your daily calorie allowance accordingly. Although, I don't log my exercise because I want to lose not maintain so I don't want the extra calories everyday. Seriously, it's exactly like the Weight Watchers app! Click here to go to the Lose It! website and search for it in whatever app store you use.

Rock My Run

Rock My Run is a website where you can download running mixes. The great thing about these mixes is that they'll start at a slower pace and then get your heart rate up and then do a cool down. All you have to do is keep pace with the rhythm and it takes the guess work out of your pace. There's also no lag time between songs which I love!

Once you register they'll email you a free download every Monday. It used to be a completely free site but they've started charging so I usually just take advantage of the free Monday download.

http://www.rockmyrun.com/

Enjoy!

Let's Be Honest

My very first post on this blog is about how I hate to eat healthy and exercise. I love me some Reese's peanut butter eggs and KitKats!

I wake up at 4am every morning for work and I work 10-12 hour days. When I get home I'm spent and the last thing I want to do is spend what little energy I have left on cooking and exercising.

But these are just excuses, right? That's what skinny, health nuts tell us anyway.

I've successfully lost weight in the past, about 60 lbs, but have gained most of that weight back. I've also started 4 new prescriptions in the last 6 months. I struggle with autoimmune diseases and so I, of course, battle with prednisone on a fairly regular basis. Prednisone makes it nearly impossible to lose weight and as an added bonus gives me acne. Woohoo!

So, I'm starting this blog by saying that I hate healthy eating and exercise but also to list my goals. My goal in all of this is to get off all of my prescriptions in the next 6 months. I'm doing this without spending money on a gym membership and no special foods. Just more veggies, less carbs, no sugar, and my trusty treadmill that I already own.

Wish me luck 'cause this ain't easy!