Happy New Year! Re-cap from Last Year and New Year Goals!

2014 is here and it is time to get moving!

Last year I accomplished my goal to quit smoking!  I am proud to no longer be a smoker and I feel better too!

In November, I began to eat better through a program called Beyond Diet.  You too can go there and check it out!  Beyond diet provides useful information for eating the right things and cutting out the foods and drinks that cause us to become fat and in pain.

Check out their site at: Beyond Diet

I was having a lot of pain in my neck, back and knees.  I began treatment with Allied Physical Medicine and Dr Shaver.  The treatments consisted of chiropractic adjustments (after initial x-rays were taken), trigger point injections, TENS unit therapy, massage (love that one), a wedge device called a Dakota for neck traction, and another device used to help align the lower back as well.  I have not yet completed my therapy... I still have another month or so to go.  Dr. Shaver encouraged me to get back into eating healthy and working out (including strength training).

I started going to 24-Hour fitness at 5:00AM for a week and began working out and doing the following routine:

Monday:          Cardio
Tuesday:          Full Body
Wednesday:     Back & Bicep
Thursday:        Chest & Tricep
Friday:             Lower Body

Unfortunately, I had some things come up at work that caused me to have to put the workouts on hold.  Then, at the end of the year, I started working out at home with my Wii!  I hate to admit it, but I am really enjoying several Wii games for working out (more on that in posts to come).

After Jan 1st I knew it was going to be quite difficult to get into the gym for a little while.  I have made myself a complete work out routine to start off with beginning tomorrow!

Here is a before Photo of Me:
It's a little scary to share this, but it will help keep me honest and motivated!  Don't LAUGH!

OK.  So, in the morning, I will take all body measurements including my weight and note these.  I will then do that every Tuesday thereafter.  I will keep this blog updated with my workout information as well as progress made and posts about new workouts, Etc.

I ordered the Brazilian Butt Lift Program from Beachbody and am waiting for it to arrive.  I am also waiting for my Wii U with my Wii Fit U Bundle to arrive also.  I will incorporate those workouts into my existing workouts.

Starting tomorrow, I will be continuing with my 6 Week Challenge through the Wii Active More Workouts game.  I will complete the 6 week challenge by Feb 14th!  I will also be incorporating other workouts from Zumba, Wii Fit, Treadmill and more throughout the next 90 Days.  After my 6 Week Challenge is Up, I may start the 6 week challenge over on a more intense level, or I may try Wii Active 2's fitness challenge.  My goal is to workout at home for awhile and let the New Year's Resolution craze die down before heading back to the gym!

Here's is what to expect in the days to come:  Daily information about my workouts, weekly updates on progress and measurements, reviews of programs I am using to workout and over all information.

Here's to a new year filled with motivation, will power, smart food choices, and commitment to good health!  Join me!