Actually, I Can.

Lately, I’ve definitely been eating healthier. I don’t have a set menu for everyday, but I tend to stay away from sweets and fatty foods. I’ve also taken a serious cut-back on red meats lately. And, as they should be, fruits and veggies are always a part of every meal.

And, I’ve got a great reason to be excited (other than getting to wear a bikini)! I just started my garden today! I’ve got my regular tomatoes, sweet cherry tomatoes, green peppers, jalapenos, habanero peppers, and lettuce all started in my planter box in the kitchen windowsill. They’ll all be planted outside in a few weeks, along with my cantaloupe, carrots, and cucumbers.

Oh, the joys. =D

I’ve sort of gotten behind on Tumblr, but not on my dieting and exercising. Anyway, I’ve got three days to catch up on for my 30 day weight loss challenge. So:

Day 9: Yes, people did used to comment on my weight. School can be hard enough without mean kids always picking on you. But, I’m a stronger person because of it all, and I’m on the right track to being a healthier person, too.

Day 10: The hardest thing to give up for me was (dare I be stereotypical…) chocolate. Oh, goodness, how I miss it. =/ But, that’s okay. I still enjoy it every now and again. For instance, when I go on dates and want to split a dessert with my boyfriend or something. =]

Day 11: My favorite thinspo blog? I feel like I’m more of a healthspo blog follower, so I’ll say my favorite one of those is http://health-trition.tumblr.com/ . I enjoy the sometimes funny, sometimes cute, sometimes full-on determined posts. And, I see it all as healthy and positive. Exactly what I need for motivation. 

My workout routine varies, and I’m dying to get to a gym (finally possible tomorrow), but as of right now, this is kind of how it looks:

• 3 mile walk to work (everyday except Thursday)
• 30 crunches nightly
• 10 push ups nightly (really, really hard for me to do, but I’m getting better every time)
• push ups are generally accompanied by a plank for 45 seconds
• 25 leg lifts nightly (flat on my back, working my lower abdomen)
• hula hoop for at least 30 minutes roughly every other day (I like doing this one when I watch tv)
• jump rope for about 20 minutes when there’s not snow everywhere outside

When I actually join a gym, I plan on not walking to work, but instead going to run on a treadmill three or four times a week. Maybe I’ll do both…who knows. Looking at this list makes me feel like I need to step up my game.