Week One of Tone It Up's Bikini Series has come to a close, and I dropped the ball on posting before-hand with my goals. Week one was a little wishy-washy for me, as I was still trying to put in place goals for myself for the summer. This is what I've concluded:
- I would like to lose weight. I'm going back to school at the end of August, so I'm extending my "bikini series" past 8 weeks. My goal is to lose 20 pounds by September 1. Of course, if I lose more I'll be ecstatic! But, and I'm saying this RIGHT OFF THE BAT, if I do not lose 20 pounds by September 1, I will still be extremely happy with any success I have. Losing 20 pounds is a goal, not a requirement. Last summer I set too much pressure on myself to lose a certain amount of pounds in a certain amount of time, and I cracked and gave up. Let's not let that happen this year, shall we? I will work to achieve this goal by sticking to a meal plan (low carb/sugar/junk, high fruit/veggie/lean protein), drinking tons of water, and working out regularly.
- I would like to tone up the following areas: my tummy, my arms, and my thighs. I will work to achieve this goal by working hard to do toning exercises on a regular basis, in addition to cardio.
- I would like to improve my self-esteem. This is a big one for me, because no matter how much weight I lose or how toned my muscles are, how I feel about myself is important. I've gained and lost weight before, and feeling beautiful no matter what my weight is something I've struggled with before. Even if I reach the end of this summer with slightly flabby thighs and a few more pounds than I'd like, if I feel accomplished and beautiful in my own skin, I'll be one happy camper! I will work to achieve this goal by reminding myself daily that I am a hard worker, I am doing this Bikini Series for me, myself, and I only, and I am beautiful no matter what I weigh or what I look like.
- I would like to have fun! What's the point in making myself miserable just to look a certain way? That's right. There's no point. So I won't. Yes, I will acknowledge that there will be days when I won't want to do a workout, or I'll be fed-up with eating healthy all the time. But I will make sure to allow myself enough breaks, treats, and gentle encouragement to get me through these little speed bumps and make sure I'm having fun overall.
In addition to thinking of what I'd like to accomplish over the next 8+ weeks, during Week One I've been working to get myself into a routine that will accommodate my work schedule, family life, social life, and personal preferences. Like I mentioned earlier, I've been away at University for 8 months, and in that time I definitely fell OUT of a normal routine. During Week One I worked to get back into a daily routine (taking care of my hair and skin, brushing and flossing twice every day, eating three good meals a day with a couple healthy snacks in between, etc.) and I'm proud to say I succeeded! I'm ready to rock-and-roll!
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