Here I am again! Trying to lose weight. Feeling really serious right now, too. I think I will be able to repeat what I did back in 2005. I know I can - just have to stay patient and stick to it. I'm at 181 right now. I would like to ultimately get down to about 140lbs, but more immediately, I'd like to lose 15 lbs by May 26 - which is in time for my trip to New Orleans with Shellie. I want to wear cute clothes!!I'm proud of myself this morning. I have decided to give up coffee, because it isn't really good for me, especially since I take it with cream and sugar, and it's not only affecting my weight to do that, but it's really messing up my skin! I know I'm getting older, but I'm convinced that yet again, the coffee and sugar are causing me the most problems. Even though I wanted coffee several times and almost poured myself a cup at least 3 times, I stuck with my Good Earth Sweet & Spicy Tea & Herb blend, which I don't have to add sugar to!
Here are some of my other goals:
1. Cutting out extra sugar. No candy. No sugar-laden drinks. No cake or other sweets for awhile. Maybe later, but for two weeks, I'm cutting it out.
2. No eating after 7:30.
3. Go to bed no later than 11:00.
4. yoga at least 5 nights a week!
5. Will get back to commuting by bike. Trying to hit at least 3 work days a week.
6. Whole grains. Except for pasta, nothing but.
7. 3-5 serviings of vegetables a day.
8. Proper amount of healthy, lean protein.
9. Stay between 1250 and 1500 calories a day.
10. Have fun and be active on the weekends!
That's all for now - I have the nutritional details else where. I've done this before and lost 55 lbs in 4 months and felt fantastic. I can do this again! I just don't have as far to go, thank goodness.
