Well, technically it's not day one. But it's the beginning, after the new year, of my efforts to lose weight (again). It's been done before, a few times, but I'm not sure I was really ever in the place to do it right. When I joined the military, there was no instruction on how to maintain the losses or muscle tone I achieved, it was do-and-do-it-now mentality. Before I got pregnant with my son, it was summer time and I wanted to look good in a bathing suit. Now, I just want to be around for my kids (and their kids, and maybe even their kids). I want to teach them the right attitudes toward food and exercise, so someday they won't be in the same place I am-- blogging about their own weight loss.
THE STATS
28 year old mother of two
Height: 5'6"
Starting weight: 170.2 lbs
THE PLAN
Diet: Weight Watchers. Love it. Helped me lose 25 lbs before I got pregnant, and I'm sure it will help me again.
Exercise: I joined a gym with a fearful leader. She intimidates me and I think she judges me if I'm not at class when I'm supposed to be. She rocks though and got me into great shape before I got pregnant. She will also do it again. Right now I'm there 2 days/wk, but will probably bump it up to 3 or 4.
MY GOAL
Lose 20 lbs and be toned by my son's first birthday (May 26th). That leaves a reasonable 1 lb/week weight loss. And as a bonus, if I can resolve my food issues int he meantime, that would be great as well.
You keep me accountable, blog readers, and I won't let you down.
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