Monica's Quest to Lose the Weight!!

I have to admit that writing on a blog was never really something that I wanted to do, but I find real reasons to believe that it will help me in my efforts to lose weight. It has been a struggle since my teen years to find a healthy balance between nutrition, exercise, and my overall mental well-being. You would think that being a physical education/ health/ and aerobics teacher that I would have all the right tools to assist me in this lifelong quest. Wrong! I do know a lot about overall wellness and fitness, but making it work for me has been the ultimate challange. I have challenged myself to lose weight before the start of the next school year so I can be more of an example for my students. I think they will listen and take what I say more seriously. With this being my motivation, I know I will be successful because I will look better and feel better about myself. I will try and write a daily journal to let everyone be a part of my quest in becoming physically fit. There is some components of this quest that I would like to share with you. If I lay it all out, then I will be more accountable in this quest. The most important component, (and the hardest for me) is my nutrition. I have found a very successful program called the "Six Week Makeover", that I have lost 30 pounds in the past years. I haven't gained those 30 lbs back, but I have so much more to lose. IT is awesome because I eat a lot of compex carbohydrates, lots of lean proteins, loads of veggies and just enough of the "right" fruits to get that sweet fix. With the program I am eating 6 times a day and watching my serving sizes. Next I have a kick butt exercise program that should help me with burning calories and fat. I am doing a fitness club at the high school that I work at. I have invited lots of my students and church ladies to come so I can help them to become physically fit. I will do a 1 hour session on monday, tuesday, thursday, and friday. We will be doing step aerobics, kickboxing, circuit training, hi/lo, pilates, and lots of toning. This is my favorite part. On wednesdays, I will be going swimming. I am also coaching volleyball next year, so we have open gym three times a week. I will be running, jump training, and playing a lot of volleyball thorughout the summer! I am then going to fit cross country running in as well. ( I am thinking wed, friday, and saturdays) I think I have the fitness component under control. Well this first entry is getting really long, but I know that good things will happen for me this summer. I will give you an update on my daily endeavors. Wish me luck! GO MONICA!!