Nutritional
Homework
I have asked Nikki to
start being aware of how much and the quality of processed items
she is selecting for herself and family.
I have asked her to go home and review the items in her cabinets now
that she is more educated as to what to look for and what to avoid in these
foods. As she identifies some products
that are not meeting the healthier requirements, I have encouraged her to start
looking for items to replace.
Exercise
Homework
This week we introduced kettle bells into her circuit. Kettle bells are an excellent addition to any
workout regimen as due to the design of the kettle bell and the explosive
exercise movements - they are top notch when wanting to strengthen and burn
fat. New exercises we have added are the
kettle bell swing and a seated woodchopper squat to strengthen her core while
elevating heart rate to burn fat. I have
also changed Nikki’s treadmill program which incorporates 2 minute high speed
intervals to challenge her aerobically.
Nikki’s
Comments
I know that my personal journey to weight loss and
healthy living will take far longer than this 6 month program. I’m trying to
soak up as much information from Jodi as possible to be able to do this on my
own for many years to come. In order to do that, I need to fully understand
what I’m doing here. The world of healthy eating has not been easy for me to
navigate – it’s just been easier (and seemingly, cheaper and more convenient)
to grab the processed food and junky snacks. But the more I learn, the more I
realize the hidden costs to all this ‘convenience’. It’s no wonder I am overweight
– I’ve never taken the responsibility of reading food labels and understanding exactly
what I’m consuming. What are all these foreign ingredients anyhow?
It takes effort to pay attention to every food choice
and it takes dedication to devote time to exercise. Over the last few weeks,
I’ve realized that things are going to happen in my life that will derail my
focus on nutrition/fitness. And while I’m able to control some circumstances,
there are many factors completely out of my control - such as when my four
children and husband all got the flu one right after the other. Caring for them
around the clock left me so exhausted! I had little time, energy or desire for meal
planning or going to the gym. I saw how quickly I reverted back to letting my
needs fall to the bottom of the priority list. Sure, it can be necessary in
times of crisis but there is a limit to how much of ourselves we can give to
others without replenishing our own well. It’s deeply rooted in me to please
(and care for) others, and the issue keeps coming up in discussions with Jodi
about weight-loss hindrances. After the flu, life charges on and there will be other
trials to face. I want to be strong, healthy and ready to fight back when life
knocks me (or my loved ones) down – so today “I” am an important part of my own
to-do-list and the efforts will be worthwhile!
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