4 WEEKS

TODAY...I celebrate 4 weeks.  Feels good.  Down 13 lbs.  Diet Coke still in check.  Getting a good start with my breakfast shake each morning.  Struggling with lunch...seems to get missed more than it should.  Love Cliff Bars and Luna Bars. Peanut Honey Pretzel is my favorite. Working on not snacking at night, but if I have the calories, my preferred snack is Popcorn.  Now I just need a microwave that will actually pop it.  haha.  Next up is to add some exercise.  There I said it, so now I HAVE to do it!

No Question About It•••

I'm getting plenty of greens. Salad anyway. My favorite dressing is Picante or Salsa. Very few calories and a perfect pairing for just about any of my salad choices.

Threw this together with leftovers

from fajitas the night before.

 Now this is a REAL taco salad! 

In a pinch...2 McDonald's Side Salads w/added

deli turkey*1/2 apple*salsa

I CAN'T HELP IT...I LOVE DIET COKE!

I'm not going to say this has been easy.  But I think I'm getting the hang of it.  Changing habits is what it's all about and I am finding that I have several.  :-)  Diet coke for one.  I have been pretty true to one a day, but find myself wanting more once I drink one.  Especially if I am eating out.  My new rule is drinking water when I'm at a restaurant.  Better for me and cheaper too. 

I'm excited today.  Creating a new blog just for this life long journey.  I'm not sure how it's going together. but know that the blog, like myself is a work in progress.  Celebrating each and every day with new beginnings, changing habits and being accountable to myself.  Down 9+ pounds in 17 days.  Now that's a good reason to kick up my heals and dance! 

DAY ONE REVISITED

I started my blog of this journey on my Weaving Friendships Blog, but I have since decided to begin a NEW blog so that I can focus entirely on my lifestyle change here. 


Day One - January 2nd, 2013


TODAY * is the day I began my journey to 60 x 60. I wasn't sure I wanted to post my weight but I decided that I HAVE to say it out loud and face it head on. First weigh in 194.8. ugh...I can't believe I let it get to this point. It's just a number right? A number NEVER to be seen by this girl again!

TODAY * I started with my usual shower; then I sat and read for 30 minutes! Wow! The Four Year Career by Richard Bliss Brooke. You see, it was a dare from Julie Muller, with Chicks Connect. Visit Chicks Connect on facebook and join the DARE.
This is the DARE in Julie's words - I have a Dare for you for 2013. Who's up for the Dare? I dare you to spend the first 20 minutes of your work time on a daily basis working on a current project or goal. No opening up email or facebook until the 20 minute timer rings. You will be AMAZED at what you will accomplish with just 20 minutes a day. :) In order for your new years resolutions to come true, you need to change your behavior. Here is one easy tip! Happy New Year my friends! Happy Holiday Hugs! Go get those timers.

TODAY * I drank lots of water, vi-shake for breakfast, had just 1 McDonald's diet coke mid afternoon, had a healthy snack and a delicious dinner. Even have calories left to have some popcorn tonight.

TODAY * I revisited the treadmill. Starting slow this time so as not to injure myself. 15 minutes felt just right. Did 24 squats...wow! Linda P and I are doing this monthly challenge. Squats every day. I'm starting small since I probably haven't done a SQUAT since high school. haha. The first day was 35 so I'm a bit behind but I WILL DO THIS! Check out the fan page @ the fit girl inside.

Excited. Committed. Grateful. Scared. TODAY * I am strong and I AM fabulous!!