Set backs and Progress

So, when I first said I was going to lose that much weight by the new year, I really believed I was going to. Then, I got lazy. I'm not going to lie or sugar coat it. I just plum got lazy, and gained 7 lbs in 2 weeks instead of losing it. So, I have really been buckling down and sticking to my plan, and amping up my exercise the last 2 weeks, and I have now lost 1 lb from my starting point! I only have 12 more lbs to go! That's progress, and that's what I am thriving on! I still have a ways to go, but as long as I stick to what I am doing, I should be there by the New Year!

So, how am I going to keep my control this week?

I am going to make sure that I drink TONS of water, make sure that I get exercise in at least 5 days this week, if not 6. I am also not going to go back for seconds at Thanksgiving dinner. I usually eat my weight in mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving, but not this year. I also think I won't be putting gravy on my potatoes, and making sure there are more veggies on my plate than potatoes.

In general, I have decided that I am not going to be eating fried food anymore. The only fried food I was really eating was chicken breasts at fast food places, and french fries. I can live without those. If anything, it will keep me at arms length from fast food, which won't be a bad thing.

Also, I have gotten out of control with my cheese consumption again. I'm going to really cut that back again. Last time I did that I lost 4 lbs in one month, so that will only add to my arsenal of help on this journey.

Wish me luck! I hope I still have readers!