Welcome to my blog,
(Edit: I've RE-started making my own workout videos as well, it really keeps me accountable and I truly enjoy writing the workouts, filming and editing them - here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/@katehomefitness )
It is important to note right out of the gate that I am not a fitness instructor, not a Doctor or nutritionist - this is just
my story of what worked for me and my body - every "
body" is different.
I started my fitness journey about 20 years ago. I love working out - it is MY time, a time where I can turn off my thoughts and focus on my physical health.
About 5 or so years ago I got rid of my scale and really just went by how I felt. Boy that turned out to be a big mistake (for me). Around that time I also retired from running a home daycare, where the kids kept me busy and running around. Slowly and I mean slowly the weight went on - almost like the lobster in the pot seemingly just in lukewarm water and ever so slowly the temperature is increased and tolerable..... until it is not!!
I found myself almost 50 and over weight and realized what I was doing wasn't working out for me any more. Pushing hard for 1 hour each morning before sunrise was actually doing me more harm than good. I knew I needed to change some things. But where to start?
My sister-in-law was doing Intermittent fasting and it worked for her really well - She'd fast until 5 o'clock in the afternoon each day. I was NOT going to survive that! My nephew was on a Keto diet and I was sure I couldn't do that either! I loved my bread and pasta.
But, I started to experiment with a few things. I thought I'd workout less, try my version of I.F and Keto.
This is what I did each day! I made a schedule and stuck with it!
I bought a scale and weighted myself everyday!! Links to your phone - so cool.
I am an early bird - So up I get - have my coffee and I'd do a YouTube walking workout, this was so strange for me as I was used to killing it with cardio and weights all the time - so to slow down was foreign to me. I would be ready for my breakfast at 9 which consisted literally of only 2 eggs. Mid afternoon - 2 p.m I had another cup of coffee which would satisfy me until my eating time. At 4 in the afternoon I'd have a high protein supper with a side of a veg or two.
Formula that worked for "me":
Schedule, low to no carbs, little dairy, walking a min of 10,000 steps per day, My "version" of Keto, and Intermittent Fasting. Consistency is KEY!! 🔑
The weight started coming off and I tell ya when that happens you are excited to keep up the effort.
Here are some must have's and must do's
Buy a step counter and wear it EVERYDAY! Amazon has some inexpensive ones.
There are so many workout videos on YouTube. Start with some walking with Angie at Angie Fitness TV.
Buy good quality protein and vegetables.
Since making these changes I have also incorporated some light resistance training - we need that especially as we get older. I also bought a Rebounder mini trampoline and incorporate that into my weekly exercise regimen, rebounding is extremely good for the lymphatic system. The above YouTube link also has rebounding workouts. I am down 25 pounds! Try lifting 1 - 25 pound dumbbell - I can't believe I carried that around, my poor body! I feel so much more like myself now. 💖
You CAN do this, you can change/tweak things in your life to make better choices for yourself. You just need to have a focus, a goal and a stick to it mind set/attitude!
Oh and I didn't give up my red wine !! Cheers XO 🍷
