Time is of the Essence

Okay, so I hope that I've made it clear that this lifestyle is what's worked for me to lose 103 lbs. (so far). It may not be for everyone! Let me just stress that I don't have a lot of free time. I have 4 children, am a stay at home mom--so I cook and clean frequently, and I'm the Stake Primary President (if you know what that is!:)

Let me stress that you could lose weight successfully just by eating this way alone! Exercise is not required--but this is what it will help with: Energy, toning (not as much flapping in the wind), cardiovascular health, stress management, sleep, and tons of other things that I just can't think of right now.

I couldn't do a whole lot when I first started working out but I began to add more when I felt that I could. At this moment in time, I workout every week day for 1 hour. 4 of these days are cardio workouts--with a little bit of abs mixed in. And 1 day I do weights for toning and muscle building. In addition to this, for the past month or so, I've been running 3 nights a week as well. Now, I understand that you may not have this much time. You have to find what will work with your schedule.

The morning workouts I do are at my church with a bunch of other ladies and we have the option of letting our kids play together so it's really like a free gym membership--AND my kids are having a nice play date at the same time. The additional running does take me away from my family a little more but may or may not continue as much once I complete the 10K race I've been training for. I have an AMAZING husband who supports me and knows how much better I feel and really, that I'm a better wife and mother because of it.

As I mentioned, you can lose weight without the exercise but for your health--I strongly suggest doing something, ANYTHING. It really becomes enjoyable the more you do it!