One of the reasons I am journaling this process is to keep myself on track. I also hope that this helps to motivate others who are also trying to embrace a healthier lifestyle. I want to share ideas about what helps me to make healthy choices along the way.
As a bit of background, I am 44 years old, 5' 8" and started the program (My Successful Weight Loss) at 161 pounds. I have been on the pre-diet part of the program for about two weeks. The big challenges for me were dropping sugar and alcohol. I love a glass of wine with dinner but I thought that ritual was probably getting a little too frequent anyway. I haven't been drinking at all during the week and have had only a glass on the weekends. I have an incredible sweet tooth. I really find the protein based proti-source help me get through the cravings and I find it good to always have one in my purse just in case I don't get home to eat in time. I really have remember my water intake (8 glasses a day). I find that I feel better when I'm on top of it.
Of course I eat better during the week. My routine is very regular during the week so it is easier to stay on track. Last week it was my son's birthday so I indulged in a piece of cake on that day. As well we went to the Medieval Times on the weekend for his special day and it is a fixed menu of pretty high calorie food. I indulged and my weight was up a pound but I try not to stress about the bumps in the road. They are always going to be there. I enjoy the indulgence and try not to overdo it. I don't let my whole efforts go down the drain, though. I just get back on track the next day. Really, I find I feel better anyway.
After two weeks I''ve lost five pounds which I'm pretty happy about. I still have to make an effort to get my water intake in. It's not a totally natural habit yet. I also want to start making sure I'm taking my multi-vitamin every day and the essential fatty acids. (EFAs)
Soon I will do the diet-prep which I find takes effort and focus but which I stick to religiously because I find my body does respond well to it.
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