the art of savvy

Today I attended my first yoga class!  Lots of fun, but the back of my legs are a little sore from all the stretching! This week I’m weighing in at 243.  Still struggling with making exercise a habit (and not a chore), though.  On the plus side, my clothes are fitting better, and I’m feeling [...]

While my weight hasn’t changed at all, my clothes are definitely fitting better.  My skirt and pant suits, which didn’t fit at all two months ago, now fit with just a little bit of a pinch, so even though the scale isn’t moving, I am starting to look and feel better! Week 4 Check-In

No change this week. I haven’t lost any weight/inches, and I know why: lack of commitment. As I’m sure you all know, starting a new habit is tough. More than tough, it sucks…even when you know it’s good for you. I’m still struggling with quitting smoking entirely and cutting back on drinking – both of [...]

After getting food poisoning or stomach flu or something last Friday, my workout goals have been on hold due to illness. It’s no fun doing cardio while nauseous and running a fever! What can we learn from this? Listen to your body. Rest is important, and there are going to be days when working out [...]

It’s time to lose weight. I’ve spent the past year learning how to eat right, getting into the habit of drinking lots of water, getting out of the snacking habit, and cutting back on drinking. This year, it’s time to exercise and mind portions.