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Now that I’ve approached my, ahem mid thirties, it feels like staying fit is getting harder and harder. Things that used to work for me before seem to take longer, or not work at all. Getting older is no fun! Ha!
I’ve recently changed some of my workout routines, and I’m hoping to get into better shape! As I talked about it in this post, I used to do the whole running for exercise thing over the past several years, which is an amazing workout, but I recently decided that I also need to switch things up and add some strength training and other things to the mix.
I recently got an iFit Vue to help track my calories in and out, how many steps/miles, workouts and sleep easily on my wrist with their new bright touchscreen display. Seeing all the information right on my wrist has really helped me to stay motivated!
The iFit Vue syncs up to the iFit app on my phone to be able to set goals, and track everything and add the calories you have consumed. It even has a reminder to get up and move with a little buzz to the wrist, and the screen says MOVE! If you’ve been idle too long during the non-sleeping hours. It has helped me to stay aware of how active I am being, and I am trying to hit a goal of at least 10,000 steps a day. I never realized that just doing some of my daily tasks like grocery shopping, climbing up and down the stairs to chase my kids, and cleaning up my house all day long was logging so many steps, even miles worth! Kind of motivating!
So, back to the staying active part! I have had a good routine and healthy outlook on staying active since I was a teen, I talked a little bit about it in this post. But, I didn’t realize that as I was getting older, I was staying active, but feel like I was letting myself get a little “soft” for lack of a better term. Now, I don’t want to be a ripped muscle head, but healthy lean toned muscle, and maybe a little definition would be nice.
I try my best not to compare myself to others, and maintain a healthy outlook on my body image. I’ve always been lucky be able to have a healthy body image about myself, not in a I think I have the best body or that I’m in shape way. But, in a I don’t think it’s healthy to be down on ourselves too much about our bodies and what we think may be the perfect body kind of way. I know that I have flaws, and sometimes it does get to me and I get down on myself, especially when you see an unflattering photo of yourself, or see yourself from a new angle and wonder, if that is really you? But, I try not to let that eat away at me, and focus on what is in my control. My hips, thighs, stomach, arms, back won’t be just like someone else’s, and all body types are different. So, even if we’d like what they have, sometimes it’s just unattainable! I guess I am more realistic when it comes to my body type, and at 5 foot 5 inches, I have to deal with what I have. And, really I have a healthy body, so what more can I ask for?! That is a miracle in itself that I thank God for everyday!!
Another reason it is important for me to stay in shape is for my kids. I want to be able to run around with them, hike with them, swim with them, and be an example to them of how to take care of these amazing bodies we have. And, for my daughter especially, I want her to have a healthy attitude about her body, and love it for what it is, and keep it healthy and strong. I want them to establish routines, and lifestyles that involve staying active and healthy.
So, back to working out.
The past few months I have been trying something new with my workout routine. I joined a gym, what?!! I haven’t had a gym membership in over 9 years!
But, I found that I’ve really enjoyed some of the group fitness classes. It has been more motivating for me to have a trainer in your face telling you to push harder! I have been working out and changing things up in ways I haven’t ever done, which has been really great! I’ve been working hard, and trying new things. And, frankly I haven’t lost a pound. In fact, I’ve gained weight (10lbs to be exact), which I am hoping is my body gaining some muscle and shedding the fat! I think we all get in a fitness rut sometimes, and it is nice to change things up and challenge your body. I still haven’t completely found the mix I’d like, and I’m hoping to add a little more weight training into my routines, but frankly that scares me to death! But, it’s always a work in progress!
It’s been fun tracking my workouts on the iFit Vue and seeing how many calories I’m burning and steps I’ve taken. I’d also like to get the iFit Smartbeat heart rate monitor to add to the iFit app and the wristband to get an even more accurate idea of how many calories I’m burning, and see what is working for me.
I am the worst about counting calories, but the iFit app and the ifit Vue wrist band sure makes it easier. It has been eye opening for me to see how little things I am blindly eating are adding up. So, while I’m not a huge fan of counting calories, I generally eat healthy, I think it’s nice to check yourself every now and then to get a realistic view of what you are actually consuming and adjust your intake to some healthier options.
So, here’s to making goals, and improving ourselves bit by bit. I know I always can improve, and hope to continue to work hard toward my goals and feel great about myself and continue to feel healthy!
I am also so excited to giveaway an iFit Vue to one of my lucky readers!!
GIVEAWAY DETAILS!!
Be sure to head over to my Instagram and follow me, @armelle_blog and @ifit and tag three friends to enter!!
Winner will be chosen Tuesday, October 20th!
Good Luck!!
Outfit Details
Me
Albion Fit Limelight Jacket (So comfortable and well made! I am wearing a size small)
Albion Fit 1st Ave Tank (So soft and cozy! I am wearing a size small)
Albion Fit Go Capris in Sea Foam (Perfect compression pants! Sucks you in where you want it to most! I am wearing a size small)
Zee Alexis Woven Footwear – Zee Clouds
Norah
Flor de Luz Shop Embroidered Mexican Mini Mariluz Dress
Ezra
Thomas
