As I told you before, I’m going through a stage in my life where everything is changing, from my weight and body to my skin, mood, and more. It’s very difficult for me to lose weight now, even though I eat healthier, try not to eat fatty foods, and don’t drink sugary drinks or soda. Giving up sugar is the hardest thing for me because I love chocolate and desserts.
A week ago, I went to visit my children in Florida. I was there for four days, and we spent three of those days at Universal Studios. That meant I was doing a lot of walking, almost 32,000 steps a day. We also had a few drinks and ate fast food. I have to admit, I gained five pounds during those days, but I truly enjoyed spending time with my kids. Now I’m back to reality and continuing to work toward my goal of losing weight by eating healthy, staying hydrated, staying active, exercising, and taking care of my body and skin.
My husband and I have a trip planned for August, and his birthday is in September. We’re going to celebrate with a small party for our family and friends. Before then, I’d like to feel a little better. Right now, I feel tired and low on energy, and I’d also like to lose a little weight so I can feel more comfortable.
For now, my goal is to lose 10 pounds, and I’d like to share my weekly routine with you. Based on my weight and height, I should eat a total of 1,350 calories on the days I exercise and 1,200 calories on the days I don’t.
5:00 a.m. – Workout for 45 minutes (30 minutes of weight training and 15 minutes of cardio)
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Work
10:00 a.m. – Breakfast (this breaks my 16/8 fasting schedule)
1:00 p.m. – Healthy lunch with protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables
1:30 p.m. – Walk for 30 minutes
5:00 p.m. – Dinner with protein and vegetables, very low in carbohydrates or no carbohydrates at all
5:30 p.m. onward – Write, scrapbook, read, and facial massage (Mondays)
9:00 p.m. – Body massage (Tuesdays), then get ready for bed
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Work
10:00 a.m. – Breakfast (this breaks my 16/8 fasting schedule)
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Workout for 45 minutes (30 minutes of weight training and 15 minutes of cardio)
– Protein shake and a healthy lunch with protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Dinner with protein and vegetables, very low in carbohydrates or no carbohydrates at all
5:30 p.m. onward – Write, read, or scrapbook. Facial massage (Wednesdays) and body massage (Thursdays)
9:00 p.m. – Get ready for bed
9:00 a.m. – Workout for one hour, sometimes longer
10:00 a.m. – Breakfast (this breaks my 16/8 fasting schedule)
11:00 a.m. – Face and body massages
4:00 p.m. – Healthy dinner, then enjoy the rest of my day
On Fridays, I don’t do much, but I do walk for 30 minutes during my lunch break, and I still try to eat healthy.
Sunday is my day to relax.
I just wanted to share my routine with you. If you have any ideas or routines that have worked well for you, I’d love to hear about them. I’ll be posting my progress and results each week.
Been There Two
We are Teresa and Andre, a couple sharing the good, the hard, and the honest parts of building a life and raising a family together. Through Been There Two, we write with the hope that our story gives others encouragement and a reminder that they are not alone.
