Okay here goes. I've already given a short intro in the newbie forum. Now it's time to start the diary.
I am about 157lbs and would like to lose 8-10lbs and tone up. I have no problem with my weight loss being less if I tone up somewhat. How I was a couple years back.
I am hoping to do this by December 1st, but if it takes longer I'm okay with it as long as I am being healthy and trying my hardest.
Of course exercise will be a factor in my goals. I exercise now about 4-5 days a week. My workouts have been a little less in intensity and duration. I work in landscaping and sometimes my body is sore or I am just plain tired. I would like to decrease my portions sizes and my need for sweets. ( I love chocolate, brownies & cookies). I don't want to join/do any weight loss diet. I have found those make me crazy. Counting this and counting that. I become obsessed.
My support system is lacking. My one friend who is in the same boat as me in terms of food is a trigger for me. I swear I eat more when I am around her. My family isn't helpful when it comes to food. I can say they are supportive in the exercise area. They all exercise almsot everyday. I wish I had one supportive person who I could talk with. My mom was that person, but I lost her 2 years ago to cancer. My dog is very helpful b/c she is always willing to go for a walk
I plan to start tomorrow, so I need to get to the store to buy more fruits & veggies. I know I don't eat enough of them. I only drink water and sometimes juice. I just need to pass on seconds of my grandmother's homemade turkey pie and not reach for cookies after lunch/dinner. I will say I like to have a little treat everyday. It keeps me alive. I know that 1 cookie is better than 4 and not twice a day. My grandmother's cooking is so good and easier for me. It is hard to share a kitchen with a cook like her.
So, that's enough for now. I hope this forum helps. I feel better about writing it all down. Until tomorrow my new friends! Ciao!
I am about 157lbs and would like to lose 8-10lbs and tone up. I have no problem with my weight loss being less if I tone up somewhat. How I was a couple years back.
I am hoping to do this by December 1st, but if it takes longer I'm okay with it as long as I am being healthy and trying my hardest.
Of course exercise will be a factor in my goals. I exercise now about 4-5 days a week. My workouts have been a little less in intensity and duration. I work in landscaping and sometimes my body is sore or I am just plain tired. I would like to decrease my portions sizes and my need for sweets. ( I love chocolate, brownies & cookies). I don't want to join/do any weight loss diet. I have found those make me crazy. Counting this and counting that. I become obsessed.
My support system is lacking. My one friend who is in the same boat as me in terms of food is a trigger for me. I swear I eat more when I am around her. My family isn't helpful when it comes to food. I can say they are supportive in the exercise area. They all exercise almsot everyday. I wish I had one supportive person who I could talk with. My mom was that person, but I lost her 2 years ago to cancer. My dog is very helpful b/c she is always willing to go for a walk
I plan to start tomorrow, so I need to get to the store to buy more fruits & veggies. I know I don't eat enough of them. I only drink water and sometimes juice. I just need to pass on seconds of my grandmother's homemade turkey pie and not reach for cookies after lunch/dinner. I will say I like to have a little treat everyday. It keeps me alive. I know that 1 cookie is better than 4 and not twice a day. My grandmother's cooking is so good and easier for me. It is hard to share a kitchen with a cook like her.
So, that's enough for now. I hope this forum helps. I feel better about writing it all down. Until tomorrow my new friends! Ciao!