Checking in with fitness goals/resolutions #BlogForward #giveaway
We’re well over halfway through the year and how many of us have taken a look at our resolutions or goals that we made back in January? Have you stuck to any of them? I feel like summer has tried to derail me. Between the traveling and the cookouts and the parties and…life.
Thankfully, I took matters into my own hands last month and decided to recommit to Weight Watchers – not just through the tracking, but through meetings as well. I found a meeting time (and leader) that really works for me and my schedule – and I’ve been twice in the past 3 weeks. (I’m only required to go once a month.)
I have another half marathon coming up in November. I wanted to be at a decent training weight when training started. A few weeks ago, we (my husband and I) got strict with tracking foods again. I tracked like CRAZY and really controlled my meals through planning and meal prep. I also made sure that I had snacks on hand. Every evening before work, I over-prepared my food for the next day (I tend to make too much – so I don’t always eat everything). I always made sure I had ZonePerfect bars available for snacks. The preparation helped. I managed to lose four pounds. My husband lost even more. (Go, him!)
Can I just talk about the ZonePerfect Perfectly Simple bars right now? They’re so good – and they contain so few ingredients. I’m trying to eliminate a ton of junk from my diet and these bars help. I also take them along for after workouts or for long runs. They don’t upset my stomach and I have so many great things to say about these bars.
I wanted to make 2014 the year of the half marathon. The Asheville half I had signed up for was canceled, but I signed up for the Raleigh half in November. It may even be better. I’ve also taken on a few different races, like the Color Run last week. I need to see about signing up for any new local races.
I honestly feel really great with my progress in 2014. I haven’t reached my idea goal weight yet, but clothes are feeling better and my fitness level is feel pretty great. I’ve been pushing myself in my lunch workouts and I know I’m improving.
Now I have to keep it up. I’ve recommitted to my meal planning and trying new recipes.
ZonePerfect recently sent me a blogger survival kit (for me) and a well-being essentials kit (for one of my fine readers.) The well-being essentials kit consists of a pedometer, tumbler, lip balm, hair ties, hand sanitizer and a box of ZonePerfect bars. It’s a pretty fun kit. All you have to do to enter this giveaway is leave a comment, and any of the other number of options through the Rafflecopter widget.
Have you stuck to your health resolutions/goals this year?
I know a bunch of people that have had great success with Weight Watchers. Good for you for working at it 🙂
Those Zone Perfect bars really are great. They have oodles of great flavors, but like you said, the ingredients are minimal. That’s awesome. Good luck on your journey!
I was really impressed with the little box this quarter! They sent me my FAVORITE bars (a lot of them) so I was stoked. Toasted coconut perfectly simple!
A Personal goal of mine was to walk almost daily! So far I have stuck to it. I have walked through hurricanes, and even blizzards! #Dedication
I have hit and surpassed some blog based goals! Family wise, we are spending more time together- a huge goal for us!
They look great,to be perfectly honest I have not stuck to all of my resolutions was just a bit too much and life just got in the way.
My main goal was to run a 10k – and I did!
I have not stuck to anything health related. I started off good then fell off. I am now back on it I just need to get more motivation to move.
so far – thanks to my race this weekend – i’m still on track for my PR at every distance goal!
You’re a race MONSTER. 🙂
Good luck on your half marathon! That takes great determination and i Know you can do it!
Unfortunately, I keep going back on my fitness goals – then find myself continuing to pack on the pounds. I need to find something that works.
Keep up the goals. Bars look great.
Weight Watchers is a really great program. They take a balanced approach to weight loss instead of the fads that so many other places use.
Good for you and good luck on your half marathon! Weight watchers is a great program I know lots of people who have had success myself included
Good for you. I am trying to make 2014 my healthy year as well. I plan on running a 5K run with my daughter. So far I am down about 45 pounds. Keep up the good work.
45 pounds is great!! Keep up the fantastic work! 🙂
I am a lifetime WW member but I have gained my weight back. I have tried meetings around here over the years but I can’t find any that I really connect with like the one I had when I lived 1500 miles away.
I’ve had many friends be successful on weight watches but never tried it myself. There is a meeting place up the road, I might have to reconsider.
WW is great, they all are. It’s all about keeping up with it. I need to have someone I check in with, that is why a program works well for me. Problem is I need to get back into one now!
It’s not always easy to stick to our resolutions. I’m a Beachbody coach and certified personal trainer. I admit that I haven’t stuck to my resolutions. There’s been a bunch of family stress with my daughter and it derails me.
Good luck on your half marathon training. That’s my favorite distance to run!
For the first half of the year, no…I didn’t stick to my health and fitness goals. However, a recent health scare got me fired up to really make an effort to change my health habits. So far, it’s been great. I am in the zone now and whenever I read posts like these, I feel inspired even more to do all that is in my power to get ‘better.’
Totally guilty. I’ve half achieved them… I make it to the gym 2-3x week instead of 5. Good luck with your running goals!
My extended summer vacation has really hurt my weight loss. I can’t wait to get back home and be healthy again!
I know many people that claim Weight Watchers works great for them! Good luck and keep up the amazing work!
I had no idea that ZonePerfect had come out with a line for kids! I can’t wait to check them out!
I am trying to get myself back on track to better health and a better weight. I would love to win the Zone Perfect kit to help me get back on track.
I did not know that there was Kids Zone bars. I need to get my son some!
I have fallen off so bad with my fitness goals. I am doing OK with my eating but working out is not happening. 🙁
My mom has used Weight Watchers with great success! Best of luck to you and your success! Sounds like you found a neat product to help you through your cravings.
Sadly….no. I need to get back on the horse and working out again. Thanks for the motivation!
Goals? Oh yeah, I did make goals, but I didn’t stick to them, wah!! Mid-year pick-up sounds good to me (or 3/4 year as the case may be). 🙂
I plan to resign up for WW when the kids start school, I love it!
I’ve seen a lot of people who have had success with WW. It’s awesome to see how lives change when people hit their goals.
I don’t really make resolutions, but I had hoped this summer to have lost 20 lbs that i usually lose each summer. So far I have gained 10 then lost the 10. I could so use this to help me keep moving forward with weight loss goals!
WW is great! I have friends that do wonderfully with it.
I’m horrible with resolutions. Kudos to you though and those bars sure sound great!
Sounds like you are staying on track. I need some of your discipline when it comes to sticking to a fitness routine
No I need to do so much better. I’d love to lose 20 pounds.
I didn’t make any goals because I’m always breaking mine. I just make up mini ones throughout the year!
I just got an UP by Jawbone to track my walks and sleep. I hope this helps me with my fitness resolutions!
My husband has recently been very committed to taking his health in his own hands and has been working out almost daily for the past few months. The Zone Perfect bars would be great for him to pack in his gym bag for an after work snack.
No, I have not. I just decided to start working towards my goals again. There are still 5 months left in the year!
I just recommitted to the gym, myself. It’s so NOT easy. Good for you, glad to see you took it into your own hands.
No I have not stuck to my goals – I have got to get on track! I started sliding adn fell down the hill!
You are doing such a great job! I keep thinking that i need to check out the Zone Perfect bars.
i haven’t stuck well but am actually back on track. or trying to be. stupid sinus infection right now.
I love bars like this! So yummy and great way to get some protein.
My goal was to eat healthier, and while I am not eating as healthy as I would like, it is healthier than before.
Oh yum! My kiddos love these, I love this brand too. Great for after school!
OH my goodness what a way to shame me! LOL I didn’t’ stick to my resolutions from january well the weight loss ones anyway. Thank you for sharing this, I am going to try the zone bars now
Weight Watchers is always my go to when I start to gain weight. I can easily make it a part of my life and I’m always successful on it!
I really didn’t make any resolutions, but I have lost five pounds
yes, though my resolutions were something i was sort of already doing or working on.
My resolution was to finally get serious about losing this weight. I struggled, but just signed up for my first 1/2 marathon.
It is important to keep track of the progress we make on the goals we set for ourselves. Finding the right tools and equipment often makes it easier for us to keep on task.