Fat to fit - How to keep fit over Christmas

The thing I am struggling with at the moment is exercise. Other than walking I have not done any for a while. I am keen to get back into running.I haven't had time on my holidays yet to exercise due to renovation commitments and the weather.

GREAT EXERCISES TO DO OVER THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD

• Running along the beach
• Walking on the beach (while the boys all bodyboard or surf)
• Swimming at the beach or pool
• Riding in the bush
• Riding on bike paths
• Playing footy or cricket in the backyard
• Using kids playground equipment as your gym Interval training. 

WHEN TO EXERCISE

• Do your exercise in the morning before it gets too hot or you don't feel like it.
• if you are riding it is better to do it earlier as the sun isn't too bad and you won't dehydrate as bad. 
• I usually go to the beach before 7am and am home by just after 9am for breakfast, it is a great place to workout  because if you get too hot you can go for a swim.

WHAT CHANGES AM I COMMITTED TO MAKING ON THIS NEW PROGRAM!

• Try new recipes from the two new cookbooks.
• More exercise
• Looking at portion control
• Enjoying eating more fruit and vegies (which has been my goal since starting to loose weight in 2008)
• Try new things 
• Learn a new system and use it properly and not get complacent!

WHAT I DID LAST WEEK:

• Steps above 8909 (which is 'healthy' on my pedometer) most days
• Tried to avoid eating birthday mudcake (it still has calories)
• Monday - Friday I ate fruit instead of processed snacks
• Eating more vegetables in dinner and lunches

CHANGES I'M MAKING THIS WEEK:

•  Drink less and don't let the 'Silly Season' take hold
• Trying to get my head around ProPoints
• Do more exercise its school holidays and I have time to exercise when I want!
• Eat more whole foods instead of processed foods
• Watch portion sizing
• Eating fruit and vegetables instead of processed snack foods 
• Doing a morning workout with My Workout on Lifestyle You channel or afternoon workout with Zuzana on www.bodyrock.tv

MY AIM THIS WEEK:

•  As I am on school holidays I have lots of time to exercise
• Is to drink less and exercise more.
• Keep pedometer reading above 10000 steps
• I am limiting myself to 2 alcoholic drinks on 2 days a week. 
• Do more free weight training
• Start running
• Walk the dog
• Ride more

Measurements

Waist: 70.5cm (at smallest part) +0.5cm

Hips: 82cm (on hip bone) -1cm

Bust: 87.5cm -0.5cm

Arms: Right 26.5cm Left 25cm STS

Thighs: Right 51.5cm Left 50.5cm STS

Weight: 52.1 kg THURSDAY AM  (on my new WW Precision Body Fat Scales)