Week One

Well folks, just wanted to share my week one progress:

Down 3.5 lbs.

I wanted to share this quote with you I found inspiring:

"Many around you want to point out 'reality' to you. They say, "Face the facts. Look at what-is." And we say to you, if you are able to see only what-is—then, you will create only more of what-is. You must be able to put your thoughts beyond what-is in order to attract something different or something more."


So, who cares how long you've been fighting this battle with weight or food or whatever it is. You may not even be able to remember yourself without the weight or the problems with food. That is ok. The past has passed. Today is a new day. Next week is a new week. Change is possible, no matter how many times we fail. It just takes consistently making good choices, and overall relying on The One who has more strength or will power than any of us will every have. That is the key. He is the key.


Think about it.....in 3 months you can either be happy or sad about the choices you make today, tomorrow and the next day. Remember your goal and keep your eye on that, not on what your mind (or your mouth) tells you you want to eat right now. In 3 months you will be so glad you did.


Keep the posts coming and sharing your insights. It helps everyone. Love you all!

Hi Everyone!

Nay, thanks for your post yesterday. I've been wanting to post, about this and put in my two cents.

Since most of you know I've had my up's and down's with weight, I've found that having a specific plan is the only way to achieve your weight loss goals. And when I say "goals" a good example would be, "I want to loose 30 pounds in three months." Not, "I want to be skinny in three months." Listing something specific and verifiable is very important.

As far as a plan goes, you need to be as detailed as you can. Specific dates, times, and actions are good. This is my plan:

• Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday I will be doing weight training at 5:30 am. I will alternate between my upper body and lower body.
• Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday I will do at least 30 minutes of cardio which will be a mix between running and biking. Saturday will be my 'long' distance day
• I will eat between 5-6 small meals a day with a balanced carb to protein ratio.
• I will drink between 80-100 oz. of water/day
• I will try my BEST to get 7 hours of sleep
• I will have one 'free day' a week (Sunday) and it will not be a license to binge, but to have a piece of this or one of that.
• I will only weigh myself once per week (Friday)
• I will record what I eat on livestrong.com every day 
• I will post on the blog at least 2 times/week 
• I will communicate with fellow contestants at least twice/week of how things are going for me and see how things are going for them.

So there you have it. That is my plan. I find that the more specific you are, the more likely you are to achieve your goals. And if you're too vague with your plan, like "eating more healthy" or "exercising more than I used to" that just doesn't cut it.

Let's hear some more plans!!!

Good luck and keep up the good fight!!