The Motivation is Finally Here =)

I have a new diet plan, that I really hope works this time.


I will be eating mostly fresh whole foods.  This includes:
*Fruits (fresh, frozen or dried)
*Veggies (fresh, frozen, or steamed)
*Nuts
*Brown rice
*Oatmeal
*Hummus
*Beans
*Greek yogurt
*Cheese
*Nut butter
*Milk
*Eggs


I can eat meat every day but only in moderation, and it has to be the smallest portion on my plate.




I will be eating very little:
*Sweets (I can eat dark chocolate though)
*Processed foods
*Fast food
*Canned food
*Sauces/dressings
*Breads/pastries
*Soda/sugary drinks
*Other stuff I know isn't good for me


I am going to do this in moderation, and make sure that at least 5 days a week I do not eat the stuff on my second list.  I think that giving myself a little room to eat bad foods will help me achieve my goal because I won't burn out so quickly.  Now I just need to make it to the grocery store!


I will also walk my dog every day as well as do an exercise video.  I also get a lot of exercise babysitting, especially when I take the kids to the pool.  


My goal is to lose 1 pound a week.  With this goal, I will be be at my goal weight in one year.  This may sound slow, however, I believe this will help me keep off the weight the easiest and most effectively. 


Current Weight: 167.5
Current BMI: 29.7
Goal Weight: 120
Goal BMI: 21.3

Day 1 All Over Again (Take Two...)

So I have decided to get back on track starting Sunday.  I recently got on antidepressants and meat no longer affects me (thank goodness!) so I think I'm ready to do this again.


There are some challenges facing me, however.  I moved home for the summer and my mom doesn't buy or prepare healthy food.  A possible solution to this is maybe going grocery shopping for her or giving her a list prior to shopping.  My whole family is rather unhealthy so I think we could all use a change.


Another challenge is getting exercise.  I am going to try to walk my dog ever day (the poor thing is also out of shape) and do exercise videos but I don't have any gym membership here like I do up at school so motivation is hard to come by.


I will do this.  Nothing, not even a few disadvantages will stand in my way.  I will get healthier.