That's right, I am officially on the loosing side of my weight issue. But this time its good to be a looser! I started the new year off with a new resolution; to change my lifestyle. I refused to say it was a diet, because diets fail. I simply said this is the way its going to be, from now on. First I just started paying attention to what I was eating. Staying within portion limits and choosing healthier foods. Since my willpower is soo weak, I thought this was a good way to start and strengthen that. I wasn't denying myself anything, I was just making sure I didn't over do it. After a month and a half, I lost 16lbs. You heard me 16lbs! This past sunday, as a birthday present, my mother-in-law purchased a 3 month membership to weight watchers.com. There method of "points" matched what I was already doing, so this is refining what I had already started. Not only am I watching what I'm eating I'm now putting limits on it. I added a simple excersise plan to accelerate the initial effects, and we'll see on this Sunday the results. I think my wedding day, and the birth of my daughter were the only things I've ever been more excited about!
That being said, I don't want to be one of these people who change, and then push their views onto other people, so if I start to sound like one of those bible thumpin' food nazi's feel free to tell me to shut the fuck up!
On another note, I don't know if I said this in a prior blog, but my brother Matt just bought his own Outback Steakhouse in Swansea, IL. So I'm thinkin' we need a road trip, what do you say? Swansea is right next to Bellville on the otherside of the river. I'm not talking tomorrow or anything, but maybe sometime when the indiana crew is headed this way, the Missouri crew could meet there for lunch or dinner or something. My bro is definately having a good year. married, baby, homeowner, business owner!
I'm gonna try to blog again on Sunday, so everybody can see my results for the weigh in. Until then, l8r peeps!
2 comments:
I think that's great about your weight! but just an FYI don't get discouraged if within the next month & half you don't loose the same amount but actually less. Keep it up and you will get to your goal. I stand up and applaude you!!!
Congratulations! Matt and I (well, more me) are trying to make better food choices as well. Feeling good is the most important thing and the weight loss is just a bonus! BTW- We are having a last minute brunch at our house Sunday morning if the Bartlett family wants to make the trek. I'll have Matt call in case you don't check this today.
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