I'm Moving!! (To Tumblr)

I am a little behind the times when it comes to things dealing with technology. I am not the most savvy with things like phones, computers, TVs, etc. That being said, last night when I was messing around on the computer, I discovered what tumblr was all about. I had heard about it before from people and saw different things referring to it online, but never took the time to actually check it out. Turns out that it is actually pretty cool. It is almost like Facebook for bloggers. You can post just pictures, just text, both, a single picture, multiple pictures, and much more. After taking some time to really check it out, I decided that it is time for me to make the switch. From now on, you can check me out at http://fridaritamargarita.tumblr.com/ I will still be keeping you updated on my P90X, clean eating ideas, healthy lifestyle tips, and more! I hope to see you there!

And P90X week 1 begins ...

I just finished day 3 workout with P90X, and I have to say that I am loving it! Although I am undoubtedly waking up sore, I at least know that it is working. With the P90X package comes a set of DVDs containing each workout and a little booklet that outlines everything from the P90X program to muscle groups to nutrition, and even gives you a breakdown of each workout in its entirety. It also outlines the three workout options -- original, doubles, and lean -- breaking each workout down into each phase with a day by day and week by week list of what workout to do on what day.

Although I know that I am not going to necessarily "bulk up" by doing the original workout program, I still chose the lean workout option, seeing as it contains a little more full body cardio training programs. This option contains some type of cardio workout every other day with muscle specific workouts in between. So far I have successfully finished Core Synergistics, Cardio X, and Arms/Shoulders + Ap Ripper -- and needless to say ... I am SORE.

Along with the intense workouts, I have been trying to have just as intense of a focus on everything I am putting into my body. If you know me, then you already know that I have a relatively healthy eating regimen to begin with. But for the past few months I have been falling off a bit and not putting as much focus on what I have been eating or when. Because of this, I will be focusing a lot more on something I like to call Mindful Munching. "Mindful Munching" means putting your mind where your mouth is, only eating when you are ACTUALLY hungry and not just because something sounds tasty, and really thinking about every bite that you are putting into your mouth. This doesn't mean that you have to restrict any certain foods, it just means that you need to understand the effects food has on your life. And with knowing about the effects of food on you, you also need to know yourself. I know that if I have chocolate in the house, there is no doubt that I will be eating it, therefore I do not buy chocolate. If I have a severe craving for chocolate, I find myself a single serving of dark chocolate. This satisfies my chocolate craving without going overboard. Everyone has cravings, but not everyone has the will power and strength to know when it is okay to give in to them. It is all about moderation. Through mindful munching anyone can lead a healthful lifestyle and healthy relationship with food.

Thus far, I have been more or less successful with the dietary aspect, slipping a little on account of snacking (my weakness). But I have made note of the slip ups I have had to help me not make them anymore. I am feeling great about where this challenge is going and excited to keep moving forward. Keep coming back, because soon to come will be workouts, recipes, and more details on how my challenge is going!


Until then, Live Healthy and Live Happy!!