Total loss so far, 5 1/2 pounds. Now I realize that it’s not really that much for 25 days, but there are so many things I am doing better this time, I know I will stick with it.
First off, no gains in twenty-five days. I believe that’s a great step, because I’m not depriving myself of food, I’m just making better choices. For example, no more Blue Bell. Instead, we’ve stocked the freezer with Weight Watcher treats and Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches. Check out my other entry for more food recommendations.
I’m keeping up with my daily exercise. Having the elliptical in my room has been a great motivator. Yes, it’s ugly, but I think the out of sight out of mind does a disservice to an exercise program. I really can’t lay in bed watching TV if I know I’ve haven’t been on the elliptical for the day.
I’m sure it’s no surprise, but it’s really easy to give up sodas if you don’t keep them in your house. We’re not ones to stop at the convenience store to pick up a soda, so thats good. We’ve also not been getting sodas when dining out, mostly to save on the money we budget for dining out each week, but it helps too.
At this point, slow and steady is working for me. I’m trying very hard to not be discouraged with the slow pace of my weight loss. One thing that’s got me excited is that if I keep up with this pace, I could have 60 lbs. off in about 10 months. When I look at it that way, I can see the goal. Not to mention my loss per month could be more. I could be to my goal by my next birthday. That would totally rock.
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August 2, 2007 @ 7:38 pmMany weight loss supplements, including some claiming to be a hoodia diet pill, state that the product works best when used with a healthy diet and exercise plan. The manufacturers don’t want you to know that, so this information is usually buried in the fine print. The Kalahari Desert residents ate hoodia to curb hunger pangs during long hunting trips. Could it be that the physical exertion of those long trips kept them thin instead?
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