Awkward's respawning, this time with motivation!

[AwkwardPain]

Hello! I kind of fell of the wagon pretty hard a while back, and have now found out what caused me to fail time and time again...  Motivation!

 

Now I find myself in a bit of a predicament... About 5 years ago, I had gone traveling.  It was difficult, I was pretty out of shape, overweight, and did not eat well.  Because of this, I was not able to do most of the things that I had gone travelling to do (Hiking some mountain trails, exploring, etc) and my 25 year old self said... "Next time I come, I will be able to do all of this, and more!"

 

It has been 5 years, and while I have always wanted to go back, I have never really fulfilled the second part of that... The part where I was going to get into shape so I could fully enjoy my vacation.  

 

Suddenly, I received a golden opportunity to go back, in roughly 6 weeks from now, but I am still in roughly the same shape I was 5 years ago and in need of a plan.

 

My plan is to...go to the store and grab some measuring tape, body fat caliper.  this weekend, and go through the fridge to see what I can get rid of!  

 

DIET:

I had followed the Paleo diet pretty closely about a year ago for almost a month straight, I only stopped because I am eating with other people at home, then wouldn't have leftovers and would order lunch.  I will start eating on my own if my roommates do not want to eat the same food as me.  This discussion will be happening tonight when we are all home.

 

ACTIVITY:

I have created a workout plan about 2 months ago that I had half-assedly used for about 2 weeks before I stopped completely.  I will have a look at it tonight, revise it if necessary and start working out Either Sunday or Monday. (2 day off schedule) Monday - Thursday - Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, Monday.

 

On days I am not working out, I am going to incorporate some HIT cardio, such as Hill Sprints, (I have a good sized hill in my yard!)

 

Another fitness goal is to be able to do a freestanding handstand and hold it for 10 seconds.  

 

I also enjoy walking, and I will be doing it every morning before heading to work.  This will start as a 5 minute walk only, but I plan on increasing it every week. 

 

REST and SLEEP

I have always had a hard time getting the sleep I need.  I have been diagnosed with Insomnia, and sleep apnea.  I also tend to lose track of time before going to sleep, so I will be setting an alarm for when it is time to start getting ready for bed.

 

NOTE: I realize none of these goals are properly set up.  I am going to be doing it this weekend after I get my measurements done... Then I will know HOW much I have to lose. (Haven't even stepped on a scale in about a year... but the last time I did, I was about 250)

 

If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know...  I would be shooting myself in the foot if I didn't at least run my plans by people.  Thanks for reading my ramblings! 

[SlightlyAmused]

Any changes 10 days later?