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By NCN, on November 4th, 2011
As some of you know, I recently changed jobs – and started a brand new church-planting adventure. My current situation allows for adequate time to both write and work out, and I’m excited about both!
When last I left you guys, several months ago, I was down 15 pounds for the year. I’ve held steady at that mark – and now I’m ready for more weight loss.
Here’s my current program -
1. I practice, for lack of a better term, intentional eating. I eat only when seated. I take small bites. I chew food thouroughly. I eat until I am no longer hungry – and stop before I’m actually full.
2. I drink enough water to both stay hydrated and feel energetic.
3. I walk 40 minutes per day, every day.
4. I go to the gym and work out, 3 days per week.
5. I seek adequate rest.
I’ve really missed writing, but I am thankful that I gave myself a much needed break. It feels great to be back, writing and working out, with much to look forward to in the coming months. You guys rock!
By NCN, on June 13th, 2011
Back in January, I stated my goal of losing 50 pounds this year. It’s June – and I’m down 15 pounds.
I’ve found that it’s much more difficult to write about weight loss than it is to write about debt reduction. I don’t really know why (other than the fact that I’m much better at the later than I am at the former? Not the writing, but the debt reduction vs. the weight loss.)
I’ve learned to do without most sweats and I’ve been really working hard to get more exercise. I’ve started to get up earlier in the day – and I’m trying to go to bed earlier, too.
I just wanted to post a quick update, and let you guys know that things are moving in the right direction. I hope you have an awesome and blessed day.
By NCN, on February 12th, 2011
As I mentioned over at my other site – No Credit Needed – I am planning to build a raised bed garden this spring. One of my goals with the new garden is to grow my own fresh fruits and vegetables.
It is relatively easy to save money at the grocery store by using coupons and a grocery store price-book to track prices – but it’s still relatively expensive to buy fresh fruits and vegetables.
This year I plan to plant cucumbers, zucchinis, cantaloupes, watermelons, green beans, snap peas, peppers, and (possibly) potatoes. We rarely eat tomatoes and corn doesn’t provide a very good space-required-return, so I won’t be growing them.
We live in the south, so I might try my hand at planting some peanuts, but we shall see.
I recently built a compost bin for vegetable scraps and yard waste – and I’m going to try to make the garden as organic as is possible. Good soil amendments are the foundation for a great garden.
By NCN, on February 7th, 2011
I’m hitting the gym early this morning. I want to get my week started off right – and the best way to do that is to run, run, run.
I think it’s time for me to buy some new running shoes. The ones I have now are great, but they’re starting to show some signs of wear. The last thing I want to do is hurt my foot, especially now that I’ve managed to put together a pretty decent string of gym appearances.
The one thing I really love about running (once I get passed the initial ten minute phase, where it’s just no fun) is the feeling that I get, after about twenty minutes, of just me-and-the-pace. It’s hard to describe.
I wear my iPod while I’m running, but I don’t really listen to music. Instead, I like to listen to podcasts – about history, science, comedy, whatever. I don’t know why, I just run better when I’m focusing on what someone is saying. Plus, if I listen to music, I inevitably try to time my steps with the rhythm of the music. That’s just not good for me.
I hope you guys have a blessed and healthy week. Rock on!
By NCN, on February 4th, 2011
January was a great month for me. I re-started my weight loss journey – and managed to lose 5 pounds.
Instead of trying to starve myself or go on some wacky diet, I’ve simply cut gotten rid of of the junk food and focused on eating healthy, real, fresh food.
I did have a week at the end of January where I ate some less-than-healthy stuff, mainly due to the fact that I wasn’t feeling well, couldn’t get to the gym, and didn’t feel like eating right. (Which, obviously, is ridiculous. When I’m sick, THAT should be the time when I’m most focused. Silly me.)
February has started off great. The weather here has been keeping us indoors most of the time, but I have been eating well and doing some work on the treadmill.
I hope you guys are doing well – and I’ll see you soon. Rock on.
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