| JOURNAL January 14, 2005 This is my first entry. I figured I'd begin logging my progress to the finish and for accountability purposes. Well, I am happy to announce I weighed in at 199.75 lbs for this week. I've achieved a goal that seemed like it took forever to hit. I am excited; I just hope that next week Tuesday the scale won't move back up. My eating this week has been O.K. I went over my Uncle's who loves to cook and feed everyone. The man can cook...good ole' Creole style!! I still ate more than what I probably should have. But, I have been keeping my visits to a minimum, so I pat myself on the back for that. Controlling my eating has always been a sore spot. I can't seem to follow the "three balanced meals a day." This gets to me because although I am taking steps to get the weight off like exercising more and drinking lots of water, I don't like knowing I am slacking big time in other areas. I don't want to lose the weight half steppin'. I want to make sure when I reach my goal I can look back and say I did everything I was supposed to do. I don't want to lose weight by sheer chance each week, but because I follow the rules and am committed to changing my lifestyle. I'm quite sure we all have a weak spot, or one thing that we just can't seem to get down pack. Well...on to better news! My weight loss has definitely become more apparent. A lot of people notice, especially my Uncle, which is new because he has never made mention of my weight before. The best part of this week. I tried on some old pants that I could barely pull above my thighs AND THEY FIT, and are getting even looser. Well, it has taken a while to drop 26.5 lbs! I know I could have lost more if I just barred down and got even more serious, but I have been making changes one step at a time and it is paying off. I've found the weight loss formula :) Consistency + Persistence = RESULTS!! January 18, 2005 This week I lost .75 lb. I only exercised 3 days this week, and my eating wasn't that great. I landed a new job in my field of study (Psychology), so I will have a new schedule and need to remain focused. For the coming week, I am working on a menu so that I can eat better, especially since I am very busy now. I haven't been good at sticking to written plans, but I guess it is now time to start. I have finally reached Onederland:) I am not looking to go back to the awful 200s! I am trying to make a menu that will include fruits or veggies at every meal. Hope next week will take me further towards my goal! |
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