Hi all (all 2 of you!) I have taken a break from my hectic world of blogging and am ready to tackle it again. Seriously, I struggle every year with post holiday blues and it takes all my energy to complete my "must dos". It is much better since moving to AL 13 years ago, as the grey weather does not linger as long.
Last post I mentioned that I would be weighing everyday and working on some new exercise goals. I am pleased to say that in spite of the blues, I have been able to put in 5 days a week with a total of no less than 5 hours a week of exercise for one whole month. That said, I have manged to gain one pound. Yep, that's right! However, science being what it is, I realize that the fault must lie in me and other areas of my lifestyle. Right now, I believe it to be my calorie intake. Depressing as it is for a foodie like me, it is time to reign in my eating habits.
I am giving myself two weeks to drop five pounds. If I cannot do it, I will need to return to Weight Watchers and suffer the indignity of weighing in once weekly, and paying people to tell me what I already know. Money and time are big motivators to me. Hopefully, they will motivate me to make more changes. I have had roughly the same eating patterns for about five years and now they are not working to my benefit. Even I can now realize that it is time to make some changes. I will make it simple and try to cut way back on sugar (my personal nemesis) and fatty meat. I will also try to consume more lean protein and vegetables to keep hunger at bay. I make better choices when I am not feeling extremely hungry.
Please let me know what you are doing and what is working for you.
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Way to go, Lisa! You always inspire me to try harder. I have slipped into bad habits. I think I was soooo determined not to give in during the holidays, that I've slacked off too much now. I am determined to reign myself back in, too, so we can motivate each other.
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