30-Day Shred Starts Tomorrow!

Tomorrow I start my new routine and that includes exercising every day.  I have decided to do Jillian Michael's 30-Day Shred to get me started!  Here's a guide for what to do when that I got from here.

So as you can see there are 3 different levels of the workout, but there is only Level One available on YouTube.  If you want the extra challenge she has some DVD's available off her website.

Let me know if you are joining so we can support eachother!

New Beginnings

I am horrified and appalled that I have not written anything since August.  Things are about to change!  I am challenging myself to start a healthful routine to give my son and me the best life possible.  Taking it one day at a time, living in the moment, but also establishing routine.  So here are some things that are happening:

1. I have started meditating every day and plan on making this number one in my routine.  To get started I used a 30-Day Meditation Challenge from Tuja Wellness.  Check it out and join me if you have never done meditation or if you are are a frequent meditator.

2. I am back on keeping track of my food intake as of tomorrow.  I have realized over the past few months that this really helps me stay on track and eat less junky foods.  (I mean who wants to admit that you ate McDonalds french fries let alone have to record the calories?!)  I'd like to get back to my pre-summer 2013 weight when I was feeling fantastic!

3.  I need to kick my butt back in gear and exercise on a daily basis.  I'm happier when I'm exercising and also in better shape!  So why do I stop?  I guess the answer is that I'm human.  Tomorrow I am starting Jillian Michael's 30-Day Shred.  I will post another little post devoted just to this!

4.  I'm going to start doing something artistic for myself every day even if its only 10-20 minutes.

5.  SLEEP!  My goal is to get 8 hours minimum of sleep every day.  This is tricky on nights that I have to be up at 4am, as my son goes to sleep at 8 and that's when I'd need to be in bed.  This is why I'm including a 1-hour nap with my man :)

6.  Drink more WATER!

So here is the routine I am attempting as of tomorrow:

Tuesday-Thursday mornings: 4am wake up for work.  Drink a Big glass of water.  Small healthy breakfast.

Friday-Monday mornings: 5am wake up.  Drink a Big glass of water.  10-20 minute meditation.  Small healthy breakfast.  30 minute workout.  20-30 minutes of artistic time for me!  Prep breakfast for my little monkey and get a bit of tidying done.

Monday Nights:  9pm Bedtime.

Tuesday & Wednesday Nights: 30-minute workout.  10 minute meditation.  9pm Bedtime.

Thursday Nights:  30-minute workout.  10 minute meditation.  10pm Bedtime.

Friday-Sunday Nights:  10pm Bedtime.

Obviously life gets in the way sometimes, as I want to be able to go out at night once and a while, but this is the outline for me.  I work better on a routine.

Here's to a happier and healthier life :)

What's a routine that works for you?