Ya’ll have probably heard of “The Biggest Loser.” I don’t know if I’ll be the biggest loser, but I want to be a loser … at least, I want to lose this weight I’ve been carrying around for years! I know it’s possible. My dad keeps telling me that there will be some pain, but it can be done. I didn’t gain all this weight overnight and it’s not going to go away overnights.
Today is the first day of a brand new month, and I have a clean slate. I’m starting today with eating correctly.
This blog is going to be my online weight-loss success journal. There will be times that I will fail – I won’t be naïve thinking every day will be a victory, but even if I lose a battle, I can still win the war!
Goals:
Short term
v Start making wise choices with my eating now.
v Cut back BIG TIME on sweets! I have a pretty big sweet tooth that
v Exercise at least 2 times a week for at least 20 minutes (I know that’s not much, but it’s just to get me started.
v Drink lots (at least 80oz.) of water (ice water preferably.)
v Don’t eat after 9pm (again, this is kind of late, but it’s an hour or two earlier than when I’m normally eating
v Eat more veggies.
Long term
v By August 1, 2009, 3 years from now, I want to be 125 pounds lighter.
v Have a regular routine of some kind of daily exercise
v Have a healthy eating plan I can live with
This journey is Lord-willing going to be a 3 year journey. That’s 36 months, approximately 156 weeks, or 1092 days. I won’t be able to post what I eat every single day, but I’ll try to stay on top of it as much as I can. I’ll try to have some kind of weekly tally.
5 comments:
Natalie,
I know this is going to be a tough task. I covet to pray for you at least once a week for the next three years. "I can do all things through Christ who strenthens me." God will give you the grace to accomplish this task and I am excited to see Him work!
Thanks, Georgia! I truly appreciate that!
Natalie
thats super cool natalie! im proud of you...i will be praying for you. just keep remembering that God wants us to be healthy. i will try to be encouraging as much as i can. see ya soon, holly
Hey, Natalie!
With God's help, you can do it. I'm still a firm believer in walking as much as you can. Or come work at FedEx with me. An early-morning package handler, I've lost between 10 and 15 pounds since the end of May. No kidding! It's great to eat better, but I recommend a disciplined exercise program, too. Choose something realistic and low-impact like walking. You won't see big losses right away, but if you get in the habit of walking a half hour every day, you'll see results in the long run. You'll feel better, too.
You're on your way, Natalie! I was very impressed at your fortitude as you resisted Jordan's cruel temptations with the Krispy Kream donuts! ;) You're going to do great!
~Jenn
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