How can I say that I have made a resolution without sounding so completely cliche? I am "embracing" the American tradition of starting a fresh goal on the first day of the year. Ok, that does not sound any better! Why did I wait until today to decide? Who knows? My goal for myself is to change the way I think about food, to change the relationship that I have with it! I do want to lose weight, who doesn't after the holidays? However, that is not my only reason to set this goal. I want to relearn what food is and why we need it. I want to know that if someone makes a cake I can have some, but I do not have to. If I want to eat I can, but I do not have to eat fast junk at 8, 12, and 6. You see I have the mentality that if it is "meal time" then I should eat. Hungry or not I better eat because you never know what might happen later and I get hungry and can not eat, because that happens so often in my life, being somewhere without access to food. WHATEVER! I am changing! It will take some real training and a lot of subconscious redirection, but I know I can do this. I am hoping that since I have put this on my blog that I will be held accountable, whether verbally or not. You see I am leery to tell people if I start a diet because if I screw it up they might find out! Well, world it is time for you to know! I weigh about what I did when I was 4 months pregnant and that is just sad! I can not claim baby weight anymore, he is five! (almost six) The time is now, so here I go! I hope to update my tracker every week. If it disappears there is a problem and I have fallen off the wagon. Consider me the alcoholic that is taking a drink and please say a prayer for me or give a gentle reminder. I need you!
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Ok Jenn I am with you on this! I want to lose some lbs. as well. So feel free to keep me up to date on your successes! Let me know if you decide to start running! You never know you might like it and I sure would enjoy the company! :)
Good for you! I really think you should not think of it as a diet. Just think portion control. Don't deprive yourself. Go out to eat. Its fun, but order the grilled chicken sandwich and eat half. Most restaurants have their menu posted with calories online. Go with the knowledge of what is better for you. You will be amazed at how many calories are in a simple turkey sandwich at restaurants. But most have good choices on the menu but know what they are beforehand. Think portion control. But as soon as you deprive yourself I really think that it makes it way too hard. I realize that I have not had a lot of weight to loose but I did after pregnancies 50 pounds plus. You can do it. Watch the biggest loser reality show it will really inspire you. Those people lose some amazing weight.
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