Okay. Wow. I'm sheepish about posting when it's been so long. In case you hadn't figured it out, I've fallen off the band wagon. I was drug behind if for a while, but eventually I just let go and watched it disappear into the distance. ... Hm. Very sad. Think sad Western music with dust and a tumbleweed.
I'm still struggling with motivation, but I should be getting some help next week. My husband has decided it is time for him to loose weight too. So, starting next week he'll be joining me in doing Weight Watchers. He's going to do the old 1-2-3 plan (can't get him to an actual meeting to save his life).
I am toying with doing Core. I've been thinking a lot about it, and researching like crazy. (And if you know me, you know that's an understatement.) Fruits, veggies, lean meats, whole grains (some with limitations) till your satisfied; then 35 points to blow on whatever (like a 2nd serving of pasta, or that cold stone ice cream.) In my wanderings I found www.amyroe.net as a wonderful resource for Core information, including practicle tips, meal planning ideas, and a grocery list. Thank you Amy -- who I don't know -- for being such a help and inspiration!
So, as the New Year approaches, I am looking to recommit. (It's not a resolution!) I have to repicture my motivation, suck it up, and find new ways to keep undereating (i.e. dieting) interesting.
I invite comments: would you ever consider Core? do you get sick of journaling and flex points? how do you keep it interesting? And, for the next step: what is a reasonable short term (3 month goal)? long term goal? how do you get your exercise in?
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Okay, so as for the Core Plan...I need to keep track of my points daily or I just won't do it at all. I have to hold myself accountable, so not journaling isn't really an option. But that is just me. If you want to make your journaling fun and interesting maybe you can get a multi colored pen and some stickers. Give yourself smiley faces or stars when you make really good meal choices. Set a goal if I get blank number of smiley faces or stars in 3 days then reward yourself with something...like a nice long bubble bath or uninterupted time with your favorite tv show...a reward that isn't food. After doing this a couple times bump it to 7 days.
As for excercising, I chase a toddler around the house and do housework. On top of that I take a walk 5-6 days a week that is about 1 and half miles to 2 miles. During 2 or 3 of those days I do toning excercises and cardio workouts. Things I've found I can do around the house is turn up the radio really loud instead of turning on the TV and just dance like there is no stopping me. If you really want to get into an excersise habit find something you can do with Evan. Be it walking in the evening, dance classes, biking, even acting like kids and chasing each other around the house and playing tag would give you a good cardio burn. And you need the cardiio burns to burn calories. Call me and I'll tell you the stuff I do when I work out, it might give you a few more ideas.
Good luck! I know you both can do it.
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