I have been on my “healthy lifestyle plan” since the first of the year. I haven’t written about my struggles aside from a few times where I think I have mentioned sore bones, so today I thought I would update you on my progress.
You know I refuse to call this a diet. After all, if I do that then I will fail. I need to rework the way I eat and hopefully by doing this I can finally control my weight longterm.
I’m cooking some really fun meals with a lot of fresh vegetables, and I’ve been adapting old recipes to slim them down. I also make myself the most wonderful salad everyday at lunch. I really look forward to that. I have also found that I actually can drink water if I get the flavored varieties. Unfortunately I am one of those people who finds plain water just too….plain and not enjoyable, but a flavored water helps me to get that liquid in.
I found a great way to work some chocolate back into my diet. By skiing in sub-zero temperatures, for two and a half hours, I can safely have a sugar free hot chocolate!
Okay, back to the nitty gritty. I started exercising right after the first of the year. I’ve been either going to the gym or up to the mountain to ski. I have also cut out the fats, bad carbs and in between snacks I have, for years adored. I have also started drinking more tea. It calms me.
So, how have I done? In the month I have been on my “healthy lifestyle plan“, I have lost 11 pounds and I have really gained back quite a bit of my strength.
Here I am with two of my favorite weights!
Who says there are no perks when you are lifting weights?
CONGRATS MB! You look great! I think having the puppy happies is a great weight loss, whoops I mean healthy lifestyle step too!
That’s wonderful Maribeth! Way to go! I was just thinking tonight I need to get my eating habits under control. I’m not too bad for exercising but eating too much and the wrong foods is my problem these days. I could stand to work some weights in to my running routine though. It’s trying to find the time and energy to fit it all in!
You’re right, it needs to be a lifestyle change so that you can sustain it in the long term.
Again congratulations! You do look great!
Hi Mari
You look great. The “weights” are looking pretty great also! I love seeing your hair a little longer, too. Girlfriend, it looks like you are getting your groove on… I am proud.
Awesome job!!! I thought your face was looking slimmer.
♥Pam
A puppy kiss makes it all worthwhile! They’re getting so big!
Congrats, Mom! That is a great accomplishment! I did so enjoy using your puppy weights this weekend!
Did you watch House last night? After how much you and Dainya talked about it, I have started watching, and I thought last night’s episode was a great one!
Hope you have a nice day today!
Love,
Mandy
You look so pretty holding your puppy weights! You face just shines and your cheeks are rosy. Very pretty! Congrats on the 11 lbs. I am still learning how to eat after my bariatric surgery. I am feeling better though since taking off some weight. You are doing a wonderful job on your new lifestyle!
Hugs,
Trish
You look fantastic! I’m sure those “weights” are helping, too 🙂
Great job!!!!!!!!!!
Your weights are precious!
That is awesome! Way to go, I needed the inspiration.
That is so awesome!! =) Good for you!!
Good work! Keep it going!
Yes, lifting weights is just excellent. I’ve done it earlier and it gives fine results 🙂
haha, sweet weights you have there!
I tried to email you….but for some reason I can’t send to your email address…send to this address and then I have your address ok??
alicen70@hotmail.com
then I can get that out to you a.s.a.p.