Of course I made a New Year's Resolution to get healthy!

It is that time of year to make those resolutions!  I am trying to get back on track.  Since it is a new year, I have a big goal.  We are going on vacation in the end of June, so by the time we leave for vacation, I would like to weigh 170 pounds.  Today I weighed in at 206.5.  Yikes!  I gained 6 pounds over the holidays.  Not good.  But, I am optimistic.  Last year I lost 30 pounds.  I can do it again this year!  I am going to go about it in a different way, though.  Why, since I did lose thirty pounds, would I do something different.  The same reason I do everything: my kids.  Last year I did Slim Fast.  Perry wondered why I got to have chocolate shakes, and I made him eat good, healthy food.  Try explaining that to a 4 year old. 

I have been reading Jackie Warner's book, This Is Why Your Fat.  Her plan adds more food to your diet, but it is what you eat that is important. She doesn't allow sugar or processed flour, milk or dairy products during the wee, and you can have 2 cheat meals on the weekends.  She also has certain vitamin supplements to help detox your body and regulate your system.  She says you should eat 2 eggs a day.  I can do that!  I just scrambled 2 eggs with pepper and Buck's Seasoning, and boy, it was much better than Slim Fast!!  I plan to have salads for lunch, with lots of veggies and fruit, and snacking on veggies, fruits, and almonds.  Dinner will be lean proteins and veggies.  I want my kids to see me making good food choices, so they will learn to make good friend choices. 

And, of course, I will be getting back into my workout routine.  I did Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred today.  It felt great!  I was disappointed by how out of shape I have let myself become.  I am taking responsibility for it.  I will be more diligent.  I will work as hard as I can, everyday.  Okay, most days, let's be honest.  I am ready to do this!

First goal, 198, again, one pound under what I weighed when I graduated for PITT!!!!