Words of Wisdom.....

Well I just wanted to make a quick post and fill everyone in on a few changes I am making. I was planning on adhering to my outlined diet as strictly as possible for the next 8 months or so, even though I knew it may not be the best long term solution. I have just had so many failed attempts in the past that I wanted something strict that would provide results. However, after an insightful email from Tiffany and several long discussions with Mary and my friend at work, I have decided to slowly incorporate more calories and carbs into my diet as I progress. Mary has been expressing her concern about this for a while, but I thought I would loose my motivation by changing up my diet. However, to the contrary I am quite motivated and truly feel "this time is different."


My goal is to continue what I have been doing for the next 3 weeks. That will give me a full month of minimal carbs and calories, while allowing me sufficient time to get my mind set on loosing weight. After that I will begin to incorporate more carbs and calories until I reach a point where I feel is healthy. The last thing I want to do is loose all this weight and gain it all right back. I will probably end up doing some sort of "Weight Watchers" type diet in the end to make sure my body adjusts to eating normal food before I become less regimented. I think this will be a positive change in helping me loose weight and staying fit.


Tonight I watched the biggest looser for the first time ever. I tell you what, even if you are skinny, that show has got to be motivating. I realized that loosing weight is not about just looking good, but it is about a healthy life style. Up until now, most of my motivation has been for reasons of vanity, but now I realize just how many diseases and complications I will be avoiding in the future. Thanks for all the advice and support from everyone, I truly do appreciate it.