I started this blog almost two weeks ago and I've definitely had my ups and downs. That's perfectly ok. I didn't expect to be the perfect dieter. But I am learning a lot about myself. I am starting to realize what my body needs as far as food and exercise at different times throughout the day.
I have noticed some patterns:
Most mornings, I feel in control of my choices and it is not hard to make the right decisions. My appetite isn't huge, and I usually have enough energy for exercising. But, if I don't exercise before noon, it usually won't happen for the rest of the day.
In the afternoon and evening, I am tired and feel as though my taste buds and stomach take over my brain. It's especially worse if I didn't exercise that morning. I want to eat everything! Sue and I talked about this. We both seem to get the munchies at night time.
And then there's the three day pattern. I can usually do really well for a couple of days, then crash on the third day. I need to find a better balance. Or, I could just blame it on wacky hormones!
So here's my new goal: Continue to strive for good mornings that include exercise and a sufficient breakfast. Then later on, eat a healthy lunch when I am most in the mood for veggies and light food. When afternoon comes, stay busy with the kids or other activities that don't involve eating other than a small snack. At night, eat a filling dinner and don't stay up late enough to let my body think it is hungry again. Even though Taco Bell claims it, there really is NO fourth meal. Here's to my new goal!
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Day 14
Breakfast:
1 cup 1% milk = 2
1 slice toast = 2
smidgen of light mayo = .5
tomato slices = 0
strawberries = .5
Lunch:
Oops...don't know what happened here...oh, I got sick. The whole family is sick!
1 cup 1% milk = 2
1 slice toast = 2
smidgen of light mayo = .5
tomato slices = 0
strawberries = .5
Lunch:
Oops...don't know what happened here...oh, I got sick. The whole family is sick!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Lose the Flab has a new author!
There's a new blogger on Lose the Flab! My friend Sue had a great idea today. She is also trying to get her body back after having her kids. So, she suggested that she become a contributor to this blog. She will share her own experiences about diet and exercise, and what she's doing now to get in shape. This blog will now be even more helpful for her and me, and hopefully anyone else who reads it. Welcome, Sue!
Day 13
Things have been going better the last couple days as far as exercising. I'm pretty sure that directly correlates to my better appetite control. But I haven't really figured out exactly how my mood swings work, but they are annoying to say the least. And now my kids are both sick and I am teetering on the edge. But we will survive as we always do.
Breakfast:
1 cup 1% milk = 2
1 small slice friendship bread = 2
Lunch:
leftover spaghetti = 5
1 slice french bread = 2
Snack:
m&m's (they're finally all gone!) = 4
Dinner:
Oh, how I love Thai food!!! I ate way too much take-out, but it was SO worth it.
TOTAL = 15 + ???
I guess I need to do pilates tonight...
Breakfast:
1 cup 1% milk = 2
1 small slice friendship bread = 2
Lunch:
leftover spaghetti = 5
1 slice french bread = 2
Snack:
m&m's (they're finally all gone!) = 4
Dinner:
Oh, how I love Thai food!!! I ate way too much take-out, but it was SO worth it.
TOTAL = 15 + ???
I guess I need to do pilates tonight...
Friday, August 29, 2008
Day 12
Weight: 126.5
Breakfast:
1 cup 1% milk = 2
1 slick banana bread = 3
Lunch:
1 slice toast = 2
light mayonnaise = 1
tomatoes and cucumbers slices = 0
Exercise:
1 hour yoga - Rodney Yee's Slow Burn Yoga
Snack:
Small piece chocolate mint brownie = 5
Dinner:
1 cup pasta = 3
pork & veggie marinara sauce = 3
1 slice french bread = 2
Snack:
Peanut m&m's (we need to get rid of these!) = 3
TOTAL = 23 points
Breakfast:
1 cup 1% milk = 2
1 slick banana bread = 3
Lunch:
1 slice toast = 2
light mayonnaise = 1
tomatoes and cucumbers slices = 0
Exercise:
1 hour yoga - Rodney Yee's Slow Burn Yoga
Snack:
Small piece chocolate mint brownie = 5
Dinner:
1 cup pasta = 3
pork & veggie marinara sauce = 3
1 slice french bread = 2
Snack:
Peanut m&m's (we need to get rid of these!) = 3
TOTAL = 23 points
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Day 11
Breakfast:
1 cup 1% milk = 2
1 slice low fat banana bread = 3
Lunch:
1 apple = 1
carrot sticks = 0
Exercise:
1 hour - Denise Austin Pilates for Everybody
Dinner:
3" ham & turkey club = 5
3" pastrami reuben = 7
TOTAL = 18 points
1 cup 1% milk = 2
1 slice low fat banana bread = 3
Lunch:
1 apple = 1
carrot sticks = 0
Exercise:
1 hour - Denise Austin Pilates for Everybody
Dinner:
3" ham & turkey club = 5
3" pastrami reuben = 7
TOTAL = 18 points
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Day 10
Today was a bust...so I'm pleading the Fifth. But tomorrow I will do better. And, I will start weighing myself only once a week, so as to not put too much stock in the scale.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Day 9
Weight: 127.5
I have to honestly say that I'm having a hard time. I must be at a 1-week slump or something. I can feel my motivation and resolve waning. I think the reason why is that I was lazy about food portion control and food selection. And, I did not exercise as much as I would have liked to. It remains difficult with limited space and children who require my constant attention. Otherwise, I could have seen some pretty extreme results this first week had I really overcome these obstacles.
I'll admit that I have always had an unhealthy relationship with food. I've discovered over the years that I use food to fill some emotional need that I have. I eat when I'm bored, or depressed, or anxious (like a lot of people). But most of all, I eat because I ENJOY it way too much...the flavors, the textures, are all so thrilling to me. I actually feel a kind of euphoria when I am eating. And usually I overeat because I want the feeling to continue. This is not healthy! I should not feel the emotional response to food that I do! Food should be for keeping my body alive, and that's all!!!
I haven't figured out how to correct this problem entirely. One thing I noticed in the past was when I got in to a good exercise routine (about 5 times a week), it helped me to almost defeat my emotional need for food. I lost cravings for the more fatty /sweet/carb-loaded foods and was better about eating the right amount of food. And my metabolism sped up, so I could still eat some of the things I refused to give up. I get a little resentful of diets when I feel completely restricted. Then I eat in spite of myself. That's self-defeating!
So, with all that on the table (ignore the pun), I feel like I can start this week with a new goal. The key is exercising! Five times a week! And it has to be somewhat strenuous, sweat-producing exercise. I will join the YMCA down the road if I have to, or Curves. Because if I can get the exercising routine going, the food issues I have will take care of themselves.
Breakfast:
1 cup 1% milk = 2
1 slice low-fat banana bread = 3
Lunch:
15 tortilla chips = 5
tomatoes and lettuce = 0
1 oz cheese = 3
pudding cup = 2
Snack:
green beans and tomatoes = 0
2 chicken nuggets = 3
I have to honestly say that I'm having a hard time. I must be at a 1-week slump or something. I can feel my motivation and resolve waning. I think the reason why is that I was lazy about food portion control and food selection. And, I did not exercise as much as I would have liked to. It remains difficult with limited space and children who require my constant attention. Otherwise, I could have seen some pretty extreme results this first week had I really overcome these obstacles.
I'll admit that I have always had an unhealthy relationship with food. I've discovered over the years that I use food to fill some emotional need that I have. I eat when I'm bored, or depressed, or anxious (like a lot of people). But most of all, I eat because I ENJOY it way too much...the flavors, the textures, are all so thrilling to me. I actually feel a kind of euphoria when I am eating. And usually I overeat because I want the feeling to continue. This is not healthy! I should not feel the emotional response to food that I do! Food should be for keeping my body alive, and that's all!!!
I haven't figured out how to correct this problem entirely. One thing I noticed in the past was when I got in to a good exercise routine (about 5 times a week), it helped me to almost defeat my emotional need for food. I lost cravings for the more fatty /sweet/carb-loaded foods and was better about eating the right amount of food. And my metabolism sped up, so I could still eat some of the things I refused to give up. I get a little resentful of diets when I feel completely restricted. Then I eat in spite of myself. That's self-defeating!
So, with all that on the table (ignore the pun), I feel like I can start this week with a new goal. The key is exercising! Five times a week! And it has to be somewhat strenuous, sweat-producing exercise. I will join the YMCA down the road if I have to, or Curves. Because if I can get the exercising routine going, the food issues I have will take care of themselves.
Breakfast:
1 cup 1% milk = 2
1 slice low-fat banana bread = 3
Lunch:
15 tortilla chips = 5
tomatoes and lettuce = 0
1 oz cheese = 3
pudding cup = 2
Snack:
green beans and tomatoes = 0
2 chicken nuggets = 3
Monday, August 25, 2008
Day 8 - Monday
Weight: 127
Breakfast:
1 cup 1% milk = 2
Lunch:
2 pieces of pizza = 8
1 slice friendship bread = 3
Dinner:
1 corn on the cob w/ butter = 3
2 slices toast = 4
tomatoes and cucumbers = 0
light mayonnaise = 1
1 cup 1% milk = 2
Dessert:
peanut m&m's = 5
TOTAL = 28
I don't seem to be doing to well with my food choices. I'm eating way too many sweets...but...resistance is futile!!!
Breakfast:
1 cup 1% milk = 2
Lunch:
2 pieces of pizza = 8
1 slice friendship bread = 3
Dinner:
1 corn on the cob w/ butter = 3
2 slices toast = 4
tomatoes and cucumbers = 0
light mayonnaise = 1
1 cup 1% milk = 2
Dessert:
peanut m&m's = 5
TOTAL = 28
I don't seem to be doing to well with my food choices. I'm eating way too many sweets...but...resistance is futile!!!
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Day 7 - Sunday
Weight: 127
I'm just doing points from now on, since they seem to be pretty much in line with the counting calorie method. And it will be much simpler.
Breakfast:
1 cup 1% milk = 2
Lunch:
3 oz. grilled chicken = 2
handful of peanut m&m's = 2
Dinner:
1.5 cups white rice = 6
1 cup beef & veggie stir-fry = 4
1 cup 1% milk = 2
Dessert:
1 slice no oil banana bread = 3
1/2 slice no oil friendship bread = 1.5
TOTAL = 22.5
I'm just doing points from now on, since they seem to be pretty much in line with the counting calorie method. And it will be much simpler.
Breakfast:
1 cup 1% milk = 2
Lunch:
3 oz. grilled chicken = 2
handful of peanut m&m's = 2
Dinner:
1.5 cups white rice = 6
1 cup beef & veggie stir-fry = 4
1 cup 1% milk = 2
Dessert:
1 slice no oil banana bread = 3
1/2 slice no oil friendship bread = 1.5
TOTAL = 22.5
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Day 6 - Saturday
Weight: 127
Breakfast:
1 cup 1% milk = 110 (2)
Lunch:
1/2 PB&J sandwich = 200 (4)
1 apple = 110 (1)
1 capri sun juice = 70 (1)
1 serving cheezits = 160 (4)
Dinner:
1 cup rice = 200 (4)
1 cup beef & veggie stir-fry = 200 (4)
1 slice Amish friendship bread = 150 (4)
2 cup 1% milk = 220 (4)
TOTAL = 1420 (28)
I snuck in some yoga and pilates tonight after the kids went to bed. My abs are still sore from Wednesday's routine, but I forced them to work anyway! And I am amazed at how my body is already stronger than three days ago. Muscles are amazing!
Breakfast:
1 cup 1% milk = 110 (2)
Lunch:
1/2 PB&J sandwich = 200 (4)
1 apple = 110 (1)
1 capri sun juice = 70 (1)
1 serving cheezits = 160 (4)
Dinner:
1 cup rice = 200 (4)
1 cup beef & veggie stir-fry = 200 (4)
1 slice Amish friendship bread = 150 (4)
2 cup 1% milk = 220 (4)
TOTAL = 1420 (28)
I snuck in some yoga and pilates tonight after the kids went to bed. My abs are still sore from Wednesday's routine, but I forced them to work anyway! And I am amazed at how my body is already stronger than three days ago. Muscles are amazing!
Friday, August 22, 2008
Day 5 - Friday
Weight: 127
Breakfast:
1 cinnamon raisin bagel = 200 (4)
1 tbsp whipped cream cheese = 85 (1)
1 cup 1% milk = 110 (2)
Lunch:
Leftover taco meat = 100 (2)
tortilla chips = 100 (2)
cheese = 90 (2)
salsa = 10 (0)
Snack:
baby carrots = 30 (0)
Dinner: I'm not even going to add this up...
Osaka Restaurant - Sushi and chicken wrapped avacado = yummy.
Peanut m&m's = did I already say yummy?
Hey, I'm allowed one free day a week, even if I didn't exercise today...blah!
Breakfast:
1 cinnamon raisin bagel = 200 (4)
1 tbsp whipped cream cheese = 85 (1)
1 cup 1% milk = 110 (2)
Lunch:
Leftover taco meat = 100 (2)
tortilla chips = 100 (2)
cheese = 90 (2)
salsa = 10 (0)
Snack:
baby carrots = 30 (0)
Dinner: I'm not even going to add this up...
Osaka Restaurant - Sushi and chicken wrapped avacado = yummy.
Peanut m&m's = did I already say yummy?
Hey, I'm allowed one free day a week, even if I didn't exercise today...blah!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Day 4 - Thursday
Weight: 127.5
Breakfast:
2 whole wheat pancakes = 136 (2)
2 tbsp syrup = 97 (2)
1 cup 1% milk = 110 (2)
Lunch:
1/2 cup pasta = 100 (1.5)
veggie sauce = 20 (0)
1/2 bread roll = 85 (1.5)
Snack:
1 apple = 100 (1)
peanut m&m's = 90 (2)
Dinner:
1 tortilla = 160 (3)
sour cream = 50 (1)
cheese = 90 (2)
salsa = 10 (0)
lettuce = 5 (0)
taco meat = 80 (2)
TOTAL = 1208 (19)
Breakfast:
2 whole wheat pancakes = 136 (2)
2 tbsp syrup = 97 (2)
1 cup 1% milk = 110 (2)
Lunch:
1/2 cup pasta = 100 (1.5)
veggie sauce = 20 (0)
1/2 bread roll = 85 (1.5)
Snack:
1 apple = 100 (1)
peanut m&m's = 90 (2)
Dinner:
1 tortilla = 160 (3)
sour cream = 50 (1)
cheese = 90 (2)
salsa = 10 (0)
lettuce = 5 (0)
taco meat = 80 (2)
TOTAL = 1208 (19)
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Amazing!
I make a chocolate zucchini bread that is to die for. But, it's about 300 calories for a 3/4 inch slice. Yikes! But I read some reviews for the recipe and found out that you can substitute applesauce for the vegetable oil. I recalculated the recipe using 1 cup unsweetened applesauce instead of oil and the calories went down to 190 for each slice! I haven't actually tried baking it this way yet, but you know I will! I'll report back with my results. If you are interested, here is the link to the original recipe: Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Day 3 - Wednesday
Weight: 127.5
Counting calories worked out pretty well yesterday. But I'm curious to see if my calorie count equals my alloted points for each day. So I figured out the point values for all the food I ate yesterday, and it added up to 18. That's good, because my point range is 18-25/day. I shouldn't be eating less than 18 points, or around 1000 calories, per day. And I need to drink a lot more water, at least 6 cups a day.
Last night before going to bed, I was able to do about 20 minutes of light yoga. My legs are a bit sore this morning...I'm SO out of shape! But it felt great to stretch!
Breakfast: Calories (Points)
1 breakfast drink mix = 130 (2)
1 c 1% milk = 110 (2)
Exercise:
1 hour Winsor Pilates Accelerated Workout (+2)
Snack:
1/2 large apple = 60 (1)
crackers = 30 (1)
Lunch:
Leftover chicken & black beans = 200 (3)
Veggies = 30 (0)
Dinner:
1 cup pasta = 200 (3)
3/4 cup vegetable marinara sauce = 40 (0)
Last slice of zucchini bread! = 300 (6)
1 cup 1% milk = 110 (2)
TOTAL = 1210 calories (20-2=18 points)
Counting calories worked out pretty well yesterday. But I'm curious to see if my calorie count equals my alloted points for each day. So I figured out the point values for all the food I ate yesterday, and it added up to 18. That's good, because my point range is 18-25/day. I shouldn't be eating less than 18 points, or around 1000 calories, per day. And I need to drink a lot more water, at least 6 cups a day.
Last night before going to bed, I was able to do about 20 minutes of light yoga. My legs are a bit sore this morning...I'm SO out of shape! But it felt great to stretch!
Breakfast: Calories (Points)
1 breakfast drink mix = 130 (2)
1 c 1% milk = 110 (2)
Exercise:
1 hour Winsor Pilates Accelerated Workout (+2)
Snack:
1/2 large apple = 60 (1)
crackers = 30 (1)
Lunch:
Leftover chicken & black beans = 200 (3)
Veggies = 30 (0)
Dinner:
1 cup pasta = 200 (3)
3/4 cup vegetable marinara sauce = 40 (0)
Last slice of zucchini bread! = 300 (6)
1 cup 1% milk = 110 (2)
TOTAL = 1210 calories (20-2=18 points)
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Day 2 - Tuesday
Weight: 128
Ok, I'm trying calorie counting today just to see if it's doable...according to this calculator. Here's the options:
1. Maintain current weight w/ no exercise - 1462 cal/day (just for comparison purposes)
2. Lose weight w/ no exercise - 1170 cal/day
3. Lose weight w/ exercise 3 times/week - 1340 cal/day
4. Lose weight w/ exercise 5 times/week - 1425 cal/day (my ideal option...I still get to eat the same, but lose weight and get stronger at the same time!)
Breakfast:
1 breakfast drink mix = 130
1 c 1% milk = 110
Lunch:
1 apple = 110
10 crackers = 70
1 c water
Dinner:
1 serving chicken and black bean skillet (I posted the recipe here) = 200
1/2 cup sauteed zucchini, squash, onion = 30
1 cup water
Dessert:
1 slice chocolate zucchini bread = 300
1 cup 1% milk = 110
TOTAL = 1060
Ok, I'm trying calorie counting today just to see if it's doable...according to this calculator. Here's the options:
1. Maintain current weight w/ no exercise - 1462 cal/day (just for comparison purposes)
2. Lose weight w/ no exercise - 1170 cal/day
3. Lose weight w/ exercise 3 times/week - 1340 cal/day
4. Lose weight w/ exercise 5 times/week - 1425 cal/day (my ideal option...I still get to eat the same, but lose weight and get stronger at the same time!)
Breakfast:
1 breakfast drink mix = 130
1 c 1% milk = 110
Lunch:
1 apple = 110
10 crackers = 70
1 c water
Dinner:
1 serving chicken and black bean skillet (I posted the recipe here) = 200
1/2 cup sauteed zucchini, squash, onion = 30
1 cup water
Dessert:
1 slice chocolate zucchini bread = 300
1 cup 1% milk = 110
TOTAL = 1060
Monday, August 18, 2008
First Goal: Actually Starting
Today's weight: 128 lbs
Today's measurements (inches):
Arm: 11.75
Bust: 35
Waist: 30
Hips: 39
Thigh: 23
Calf: 13.75
Point allowance for the day: 25
This morning, before I decided to start this blog, I ate:
1 breakfast drink (1 cup 1% milk + drink mix) = 4
1 slice chocolate zucchini bread :( = 6
I haven't exercised yet today. Still trying to figure out where to do that in my small apartment. I'll report back later on the rest of my meals and exercise. I have some errands to run.
...I skipped lunch, oops. And I didn't exercise yet, but here's dinner:
1 cup pasta = 3
1/2 cup vegetable marinara sauce = 2
2 cups milk = 4
1 slice zucchini bread (I made it, I have to eat it!) = 6
TOTAL POINTS: 25+/-
Not too bad, I guess, for a first day. We'll see if I can do better tomorrow.
Today's measurements (inches):
Arm: 11.75
Bust: 35
Waist: 30
Hips: 39
Thigh: 23
Calf: 13.75
Point allowance for the day: 25
This morning, before I decided to start this blog, I ate:
1 breakfast drink (1 cup 1% milk + drink mix) = 4
1 slice chocolate zucchini bread :( = 6
I haven't exercised yet today. Still trying to figure out where to do that in my small apartment. I'll report back later on the rest of my meals and exercise. I have some errands to run.
...I skipped lunch, oops. And I didn't exercise yet, but here's dinner:
1 cup pasta = 3
1/2 cup vegetable marinara sauce = 2
2 cups milk = 4
1 slice zucchini bread (I made it, I have to eat it!) = 6
TOTAL POINTS: 25+/-
Not too bad, I guess, for a first day. We'll see if I can do better tomorrow.
The Reason for this Blog:
Conversation with my 4-year-old son the other day:
Him: "Mommy, you're going to have a baby."
Me: "Nooo...I'm not."
Him: "But, your belly is fat."
Me: >Long Exasperated Sigh< "I'm not pregnant...I'm just fat."
OK, I am NOT fat, but I could be leaner, healthier, and not so exhausted all the time!
Here's my story:
Just like most women, I gained quite a bit of weight with my first pregnancy, and then didn't lose all of it afterwards. Let's see...at 5 feet tall, I weighed around 120 lbs when I first got pregnant five years ago. Then, by the time my first son was about 18 months old, I weighed 135. At that point, I finally got motivated enough to start reducing calories and exercising. I lost 20 pounds, then found out I was pregnant again. After my second son was born in 2006, I worked hard and lost twenty pounds again in about 6 months. In January of 2007 I weighed around 114 lbs and I felt great!
After that, I'm not sure what happened. Actually, I know exactly what happened. We went on a trip to my in-laws house for Christmas and I got sick with a nasty sinus infection that left me feeling quite horrible for a long time. I got out of my normal routine completely: I stopped exercising, got a little depressed, and started giving in to all those cravings for yummy things that I had been suppressing for so long. Slowly but surely the weight crept back on. Now, almost two years later, I am up to 128 lbs. Luckily, I'm not as heavy as I have been before, but I think I lost a lot of muscle mass when I stopped doing Pilates/yoga and weight training. And I seem to be collecting the majority of fat right around my waist and hips. Of course, my stretched out baby tummy likes to hang on to every fat cell it can find!
So, here's my ultimate goal: I want to lose weight, feel stronger, and feel energetic again. I did it before (twice), and I can do it again. And, my husband wants to also. Somehow, I'll get him involved in this plan, but I'm not sure how yet. His schedule is a little more complicated than mine with work and everything.
I will discuss more specifically how I will accomplish my ultimate goal with smaller more manageable goals in the next post.
I'm giving myself until the release date for the new Twilight movie to lose 13 lbs. That is about 1 lb per week weight loss, which is doable with the right amount of exercise and meal planning. The countdown for my weight loss and the movie will be on the sidebar of this blog.
My posts will track my daily weight, exercise, and food intake (based loosely on the Weight Watchers point system that I tried several years ago - it really works!). Here's to a new healthy lifestyle!
Him: "Mommy, you're going to have a baby."
Me: "Nooo...I'm not."
Him: "But, your belly is fat."
Me: >Long Exasperated Sigh< "I'm not pregnant...I'm just fat."
OK, I am NOT fat, but I could be leaner, healthier, and not so exhausted all the time!
Here's my story:
Just like most women, I gained quite a bit of weight with my first pregnancy, and then didn't lose all of it afterwards. Let's see...at 5 feet tall, I weighed around 120 lbs when I first got pregnant five years ago. Then, by the time my first son was about 18 months old, I weighed 135. At that point, I finally got motivated enough to start reducing calories and exercising. I lost 20 pounds, then found out I was pregnant again. After my second son was born in 2006, I worked hard and lost twenty pounds again in about 6 months. In January of 2007 I weighed around 114 lbs and I felt great!
After that, I'm not sure what happened. Actually, I know exactly what happened. We went on a trip to my in-laws house for Christmas and I got sick with a nasty sinus infection that left me feeling quite horrible for a long time. I got out of my normal routine completely: I stopped exercising, got a little depressed, and started giving in to all those cravings for yummy things that I had been suppressing for so long. Slowly but surely the weight crept back on. Now, almost two years later, I am up to 128 lbs. Luckily, I'm not as heavy as I have been before, but I think I lost a lot of muscle mass when I stopped doing Pilates/yoga and weight training. And I seem to be collecting the majority of fat right around my waist and hips. Of course, my stretched out baby tummy likes to hang on to every fat cell it can find!
So, here's my ultimate goal: I want to lose weight, feel stronger, and feel energetic again. I did it before (twice), and I can do it again. And, my husband wants to also. Somehow, I'll get him involved in this plan, but I'm not sure how yet. His schedule is a little more complicated than mine with work and everything.
I will discuss more specifically how I will accomplish my ultimate goal with smaller more manageable goals in the next post.
I'm giving myself until the release date for the new Twilight movie to lose 13 lbs. That is about 1 lb per week weight loss, which is doable with the right amount of exercise and meal planning. The countdown for my weight loss and the movie will be on the sidebar of this blog.
My posts will track my daily weight, exercise, and food intake (based loosely on the Weight Watchers point system that I tried several years ago - it really works!). Here's to a new healthy lifestyle!
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