Wow! It's been almost a year since I've blogged last (I always said I wouldn't make it as a blogger!) Having those memories recorded sure brought back some strong emotions. Now that my healthy Eliana has turned a year, it's time for Mommy to get healthy too.
I am so fascinated by a new show called "The Revolution" and I wondered why I couldn't give that a shot too. If others can get motivated and stay motivated for 5 months, why can't I? My goal is to lose 40 pounds in 5 months. Harley says to make it a hard goal, so that's what I'm going to do. If I fall short, so be it. I think that journaling my progress will be key to my success.
So here I am...week 1. How will this be different than the 50 bazillion other times that I've tried "dieting?" Well, first off, I am planning to succeed. I went to Shop Rite and shopped "the perimeter of the store." As Harley says, "surround yourself with good food." I loaded up on fruits and veggies and protein.
My downfall has always been succumbing to ravenous urges of hunger...times other than meal times when I am starving and have nothing planned to eat so I down a couple bowls of sugar-filled cereal.
My downfall has always been buying lots of fruits and veggies and then throwing them out rotten, weeks later. So part of my plan is prepping fruits and veggies when I get home. Thanks to Skinny Mom's Kitchen to that inspiration. Not only did I shop and prep my fruits and veggies, but I made some bagel sandwiches that are in the freezer--all I need to do is grab and go. They reheat nicely in about 30 seconds.
My downfall has always been doing really well (for maybe a day, or two, or three at the most)and then letting temptation take over when someone brings cookies in to work.
My downfall has always been eating when I'm not hungry...I think this may be my biggest issue. Eating when happy, sad, stressed, bored...you get the picture. To try and overcome this unhealthy pattern of eating, I am following healthygirl.org and reading her book: "Food the Girl's Drug." This book is probably not for everyone, but I'm finding it to be very enlightening.
If I reach my goal, I may post my starting weight. As of now, that's top secret:)
