I am so fed up with myself. I have been lax and lazy and over-indulgent for far too long.
Even now, when I'm participating in a "keep it off for the Holidays" challenge, I GAINED 3 pounds in the last two weeks. I haven't been pigging out. I've been staying fairly on track. I'm just not trying hard enough.
There's a new sheriff in town, and she's tough. Need support? C'mon in and let's make a plan for the new year.
Backstory: In May 2010, I weighed 261 pounds. I'm now down to 186. Great progress, I won't negate that. I've worked hard and changed my life. I still need to lose 50 pounds, and I haven't been able to lose much in the last 6 months. Time to re-evaluate what works and what doesn't.
What works:
Getting exercise. I bike to work and hike at least 2.5 hours per week.
Eating healthy food. I eat whole foods more often than processed foods. Breads, cereal and pasta are the main processed foods I eat.
Counting calories. When I log every single thing I eat, I lose weight.
What I need to change:
Get more exercise. Do strength-building exercises at least 3x week. Do an hour-long dance workout (Zumba) every night after work. Take longer walks with the dog.
Stop snacking. My planned meals and snacks are enough. Grabbing an extra slice of bread or bowl of cereal may not seem like much but it adds up.
Be less sedentary. Playing my harp is better for me than playing a video game. Housecleaning is a better use of my time than watching tv.
In the past, I've blown off making changes until after the holidays. Not this time. I am not going to grant myself permission to eat things I don't need. I am not going to stay inside. The new sheriff's on the job and she's not accepting any excuses.
What's your plan?