Lifestyle Changes

I made a decision to really make a big effort to try to lose weight. Sure, I've said it before... but I really need to do something now. It's getting ridiculous. I see pictures of when I was in high school or even in my early 20's - and to think that I thought I was huge then - I'd kill to be that size again! I guess after you get married, you sort of live fat and happy as the saying goes. I don't really have to impress anyone anymore, so I just do whatever. Which is sad! I should want to look good for my husband, too! I've just gotten so used to a life of convenience, I guess. Ever since we've moved to Texas, I've at least made the committment to cook more, so we would stop eating out as much. I also switched my work schedule to days now, since I accepted a new position. That seems to keep me pretty busy so I'm not bored. I eat when I get bored. It's the cure for everything. An emotional eater.

I hardly have time to sit and have dinner when I get home from work, do homework, and still try to get at least 6 hours of sleep before getting up and doing it all over. School work is suffering. I always manage to get it done before the due date, but it never gets the full attention that it did when I was working nights. I hope that doesn't last forever. Hopefully, the more I get used to the position - the easier this will become to adjust to a whole new lifestyle.

This week has been a stepping stone to greatness. (Or something like that anyway) I eat a light breakfast. I don't snack. Occassionally, if I'm really hungry - I might get a cheese stick or a 90 calorie pack. I eat lunch - usually something low fat. A lean cuisine meal, or a turkey sandwich. I cut out a lot of the soda and trying to drink mostly water. I bought "baby" cans of diet coke this week. They are 8oz cans, so that I get a little caffiene, but not a 2 liter of soda. I don't need that! We try to eat a sensible meal. Usually with more vegetables and less meat. We've cut back to turkey products, a little chicken, or 93% lean beef. I really need to incorporate more fish. J.R. isn't a big fan of seafood - so that makes it a little more difficult. I've been really good at finding recipes and making him try new things, haha.

The next big step that I need to make is to exercise more. Take the dog for a walk. He needs it, too. I am just so tired all the time now. I'll work on that!

I am really happy, I love that I'm not as hungry as I was. Staying busy makes a huge difference. We always celebrated with food when I was a kid. Birthdays, special events, congratulations, family gatherings, etc. Always revolved around food. I've got to make a committment and really stick to it.