You know they say "Even the Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with the First Step". Well, I think that is true. In order for me to see where I am going and make a plan to get there. I need to know where I am starting out.
You know, I think it's funny that I am writing a blog about weight loss. Because I have struggled with this issue my WHOLE LIFE. I can remember begging my Mama for a snack and she Insisting that all I could have was an apple. I didn't want an apple. I wanted potato chips - because that's what all the other kids were eating. Why did I have to be the Fat Kid? Why couldn't I have high metabolism like everyone else? And this has pretty much been my Mantra my whole life. "This isn't fair, Why Me - This is Hard, No one else has to do this..." But the truth is, lots of people have problems controlling their weight and what goes into their mouths. I am not alone. And the more we talk and complain about a situation, the worse it looks, until the problem looms larger in our mind than our faith does.
Today I took the first step to see where I am on my journey. And the fact of the matter is - I am at the beginning. The view from atop that scale was not a pretty one, it seems very scary. The last thing I want to do is fail - while blogging - on the Internet, in front of you. But I can't really fail, because it's not about reaching the end. I will be living with myself for the rest of my life. This journey is about doing something for me - getting healthy - looking better - feeling better and living everyday. I have a goal - 150 pounds. And I'd like to reach that in a year. Can I do it?
I will be following the Weight Watcher's basic plan. The one that I have paid to follow so many times. I will be weighing 1 time per week (on Monday). I will be drinking 8 glasses of water every day. I will take a vitamin every day. I will eat 5 fruits and vegetables everyday. I will exercise 20 minutes every day (I'm not going to push more that that right now). And I will be writing down everything I eat and keeping track of my points the best I can.
I will be charting my success (and my set backs) on my page - see above. I haven't created the chart yet, but it will be there soon. I don't know what plan Mandy will be following - but I wanted to detail mine, so when I don't do what I'm supposed to be doing, I can look back and see what I did wrong. Thank you for following us. I hope you will find some encouragement and take this journey with us. Have a Great Day!!!
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