Step by step ;)
It’s been awhile since I’ve updated this. I got thrown off track by life- lots that was going on… But I realize- it’s never going to be easy, life is going to always get in the way- and I can be here a year from now or I can be very close to where I want to be at the end of that same year. SO- with that in mind- no more excuses. I’m just doing what is necessary to get me where I want to be. And it’s going very well so far 
I’m already down 3lbs and counting.
I have my workout schedule set up-
M- Weight training, walking, abs and bellydance
T- Tai Chi and walking
W- Weight training, walking and abs
Th- Deep water aerobics (it’s amazing how this will kick your ass and you don’t even realize it at the time cuz you’re having too much fun )
F- Weight training, walking, abs and ballroom dancing class with the hubby (starting this week!)
S- Rest day- (recreational activity- play in the park- etc.)
S- Gym (walking)
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I also have my diet under a tight rein- 1800 squeaky clean calories with a 40/40/20 split. I have a M/W/F meal plan and a T/Th meal plan and then on the weekend I mix and match from the weeks meals with one cheat meal (reasonable portions/macros etc. not a binge meal )
I’m also experimenting with recipes from Tosca’s Eat Clean Cookbook. I tried making a whole wheat bread recipe, but I think my breadbaking technique needs some work… (But it turned out ‘ok’ and the kids had a BLAST "helping" so… )
Speaking of the kids- I had some corn bread muffin mix laying around and decided to make a gym snack for them… I added some pumpkin puree that was mixed with some protein powder to the muffin mix, crushed up a small dark chocolate bar and baked- the end result was a hit and I’ve got snacks for the gym for the rest of the week I’m thrilled because I snuck in a healthy veggie (pumpkin) and they’re thrilled because they’re yummy and tiny kid-sized muffins Now if only I could sneak spinach into mini kid-muffins… LOL!
That’s all for now- see ya in the forums
April 8, 2008 at 5:41 am
Good luck on your goals. If we, BB.com, and I, can be of any help feel free to ask. I’ve been where you are at almost 2 years ago so I know its a very daunting task to lose weight. It seems impossible when we think of it in the long run but we need to set small goals… those will get u going
June 11, 2008 at 8:35 am
You’re going to do great.
Each time you make the decision to eat something good versus something bad it becomes easier. Each time you wake up not wanting to go to the gym and end up getting in there anyways, it becomes easier. Its all about forming new habits with your diet and exercise and once the habits are in place, its all down hill!
Good luck, and we’re all here to help!
I have a banana bread I’ve been working on too if you’re interested…