Day 12

• Red bull - had because still trying to catch up on work
• 4 granola bars
• Gatorade
• 2 hot dogs- had because it was easy and quick to fix
• chicken Vienna- had because was easy and quick snack
• yogurt
• smart water

Day 11

• 3 granola bars
• red bull - had because a lot of stress getting work completed
• Gatorade
• smart water
• rosemary chicken, carrots and potatoes

Day 10

On day 10 I had the following things to eat & drink:

• cranberry juice
• smart water
• 2 granola bars
• fuse
• chicken Vienna
•  Gatorade

Ingredients from what I ate for dinner

1. Cooked Sweet Potatoes
2. Water
3. Chicken Tenderloins
4. Yellow Carrots
5. Pearl Onions

For dinner today I ate a healthy choice meal (Rosemary Chicken & Sweet Potatoes). However, I did take the onions out because I don't like onions.

Success Plan for 1st Thing On My To Do List

The one thing I am going to make a success plan for is to take a day off. I plan for this to happen on Sunday.

1. I will sleep in instead of getting up at 6am.
2. I will not cut on my computer all day.
3. I will schedule something fun to do with the children.

Day 9

Day 9 food and drink intake:

• 2 Gatorade
• smart water
• coffee
• 4 granola bars
• 2 hot dogs
• 2 pineapple bowls
• fruit bowl

Day 8

Day 8 food/drink intake:

• 2 Gatorade
• 3 granola bars
• pineapples
• fruit bowl
• 2 hot hogs
• smart water
• cranberry juice

Three Things I Have Been Meaning to Do

1. Take a day off- I have not been able to do this because of unexpected bills and trying to move.
2. Get 9 hours of sleep- I have not been able to do this because of working and schoolwork. Also, now with the new baby I don't think that will be happening for quite some time.
3. Find a personal trainer- Haven't had the time to do this because of being so busy.

Success Plan for August 8th

Today I will start off breakfast with a granola bar. Throughout the day I may have some fruit and water. I will then take my evening walk around 7pm or 8pm when it cools off then I will come back and have dinner.

Day 7

My intake for today was right on track with my success plan:

• eggs & french toast with water and Gatorade for breakfast
• pineapples, yogurt and water for lunch
• rice, yams, turkey wings, water and Gatorade for dinner

Rewarding Myself

This week was good for me. I was able to drink more water and cut back on snacks. Also, the walking has become something that I look forward to in the evenings. Today I just went grocery shopping for my meals for the week. I managed to not buy any snacks or red bulls so I feel like I have accomplished something. So to celebrate tonight for dinner I am having one of my favorite meals, turkey wings.

Day 6

Day 6 was a good day. I was able to get in more balanced meals.

• smart water
• cranberry juice
• beef noodles
• crackers
• chicken
• string beans
• 2 Gatorade
• popcorn

My Success Plan For August 7th

1. I will walk for 20 minutes in the evening once it cools off
2. I will drink more water throughout the day
3. I will at least have two meals throughout the day and if I do have a snack I will make sure it is something healthy such as fruit.

Day 5

Day 5 was an okay day for me. I didn't get much work done but I was actually able to relax. Also, my evening walk was just wonderful. Below you can see my food and drink intake for the day.

• 2 12 oz Gatorade
• smart water
• club crackers
• 2 hot dogs
• half a bag of popcorn
• 3 glasses of cool aid
• beef noodles (probably the most healthiest thing I have ate all day. It was home made had a lot of different vegetables in it.)

My Goal

My goal for this challenge is to get back to eating healthier and also to get back into exercising on a daily basics. In order for me to do this I must:

1. Start eating 3 meals a day instead of snacks whenever I get a chance
2. Get into the habit of exercising on a daily basics
3. Drink plenty of water on a daily basics
4. Adjust by schedule so I am not overworking myself
5. Stay away from red bulls, sodas and candy
6. Get a gym membership or a personal trainer

Once I accomplish everything on the list I feel I will have accomplished my goal.

Day 4

Day 4 Diet intake was not the best either. But like I said I am giving myself until Sunday to get it together. Hopefully, I will be able to fit in three healthy meals a day instead of random snacks throughout the day. The walking and drinking water is going good I just have to get everything else in place.

Day four intake:

• 16 oz red bull
• smart water
• 12 oz Gatorade
• club crackers
• chicken Vienna sausages
• cranberry juice
• cracker jacks

Obstacles That Hinder Me

Everyone has obstacles that sometimes slow them down from getting the things accomplished that they would hope to. When it comes to getting enough exercise and eating healthier my three main obstacles that slow me down are:

1. School
2. Children
3. Work

Those are my 3 main obstacles because those 3 things take up a lot of my time on a daily basics. I do online classes, freelance writing and have to take care of two young ones. This can make it quite impossible to get anything else accomplished. So, far I have been able to manage working in exercising (walking daily) but it is hard to make sure I eat properly. Usually, I just have little snacks here and their throughout the day. I am hoping as time goes on things will get better. 

I know there are some others who also have to balance things out as well. So, I am open to any suggestions and advice.

Day 3

Day 3 was a little more eventful for me. I went to Walmart so I got a ton of walking in before my walk for the evening. Also, I had to go to Walgreen which resulted in more walking for a while since they had switched the whole store.

As far as my food and drink intake. Here is a list of what I managed to be able to get in today while I worked. Also, on Sunday I hope to be drinking strictly water even though it doesn't seem like i am making much progress today.

• 3 8.4. oz red bulls
• 4 glasses of cool aid
• smart water
• bowl of fruit
• 2 hot dogs
• club crackers
• 12 oz Gatorade

Why I Am Taking This Challenge

For me this challenge could not have come at a better time. I have just had a baby so I am trying to get the baby fat off. Also, in general I know that I am not the healthiest person. So, this challenge is giving me the opportunity to really see what I am eating and drinking so I can adjust my diet appropriately. The reason for me taking this challenge is because I know I need to exercise more. It may be hard now that it is two kids, school and work but these evening walks and drinking more water have really gotten me feeling better already. I am hoping that by the beginning of next week I will just be drinking strictly water so I can improve my skin again. There are just so many positive things that come from me taking this challenge. When the challenge is over I hope to have established a healthier life style again and be able to stick to it.

Day 2

Day 2 of the challenge was something else. The morning started off good only for me to find out that my charger would no longer charge my battery and that my insurance through Best Buy expired 2 days prior. Luckily, I have a backup laptop that I can use until I can buy a new main one but the day was just a total mess all around it seems. But, on to brighter news about the challenge:

Drinks: 2 glasses of cool aid, 2 8.4 oz red bulls, smart water
Food: apple slices, strawberries, chicken Vienna sausages, club crackers
Activity: walked for 20 minutes, walking around Best Buy

Day 2 was a stressful day however I am sure Day 3's eating and drinking habits will look a lot better. Well, at least I hope.

Day 1

Day 1 of the Challenge went great. I had already started drinking more water so it was not very hard to make that change. Also, the walking was good to. I had done some walking last week but had not stuck with it so now since walking is one of our daily task it seems like I can make it part of my daily routine. However, because Day 1 was so easy I can imagine that Day 2 will be a little harder. But, this is something that I have been looking forward to so I am eager to complete it successfully.

For everyone who is participating in the challenge I wish you the best of luck and I hope you are enjoying it as well.

Welcome To My Blog!

Thanks for stopping by. This blog has been made in regards to the "31 Days To Fitter Living Challenge" that I will be participating in during the month of August. I am very much looking forward to this challenge because I have just had a baby and I want to lose the extra weight as quickly as I can. So, as you may can tell this challenge could not have come at a better time for me. Throughout the month of August I will be updating this blog along the way to let everyone know how things are working out for me. Matter of fact if you are interested in joining as well go ahead and get signed up before the 1st for a chance to win some amazing prizes. Just follow the link that is listed below and list me as your referrer. Oh, and by the way, it is free you do not have to pay any money or anything like that to participate. Good luck!

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