Finally progress!

I got my nutrisystem food last week and since I started thursday, I have lost 3 lbs! That is a total of 5 lbs since I started! That is not a lot compared to my goal, but it is progress in the right direction. I really like nutrisystem. The only thing I don't like is that I have to add a whole lot of veggies, fruits, and proteins to my diet, even with all of the prepared meals! It gets very pricey and I could not have afforded it without help from my parents.

Today I bought a dance exercise dvd online, I can wait to get it! I also bought myself some good hand weights so that even when I am resting I can be doing something.

I am so excited for you all that are making progress, you are all my heroes and keep me motivated!

Sally

Stress+no time=exhaustion. Time to regroup!

So here I am, in school, doing my internship, working as well, being a mom, being a girlfriend, and somehow planning a wedding and buying a house.... Yes I am stressed and it has taken a toll on my weight loss. I have lost two pounds in the last week so that is good. But I know I can do better.

So with my parents help, I am starting Nutri-system! I just ordered the food and the boxes should get here shortly. I think it is the best solution to my busy, have no time to think days. All of my meals are planned out for me and all I have to do is heat them up or grab and eat!

It is expensive so I am only going to be able to afford two months worth, but hopefully that should be enough to get me kick started into action at least! Smaller clothes, here I come!

Whoa, this is hard!

The last time I did something like this, I lost weight really quickly, and it seemed quite easy. This time, not so much. Yesterday a whole load of stress hit me at once and I lost my focus. Yes, I admit it, I fell off the wagon on the first day... I am so ashamed!

But I picked up the pieces of my shattered diet and started over today. I did great! The hardest part is remembering to drink lots of water. I keep on forgetting because I get distracted. Does anyone have ideas on how to remember to drink water?

This first week I am concentrating on eliminating junk food and unnecessary snacks. Next week I am going to begin adding in healthy snacks. I am still trying to figure out the best way to motivate me to exercise. I am always moving, busy with school, work, and so many other things, but just not exercising. I gave away all my exercise videos a while back and I don't have the time or money to join a gym. I wonder if Wii Fit would work? My sister has it and I might try it sometime.

I am so grateful that I have this group to work with! It is so nice to have others to talk to and to see that we are in it together! Thanks Angie for all your hard work putting this group together. It is great motivation and I am glad to have all the support and help!

Sally