Homeschooling Adventures at the Maxwell's - Weight Loss

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Monday, January 1, 2007

Weight Loss - January 1st, 2007

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I've been following along on some other blogs where they place a goal of what they want to lose, then update on a set day each month. I like this idea, also like the idea of making myself own up to whatever my weight is, either up or down from the month before. This first month is going to be the absolute hardest to post, I'm really upset with myself for weighing what I do. So here it is, 153 pounds. Depressing, yes, however, I have maintained this weight for about 6 years. Okay, I'm not bragging that I weigh this, but I'm proud that I didn't gain more. I weigh this with pretty much no exercise and not a very good diet, so hopefully improving those two area will work out really well.

So here is my ultimate weight goal: 120 pounds. That's a weight loss of 33 pounds, and a good weight for my frame and height of 5'2". I've set off on weight loss tangents before only to quit pretty quickly. But I'm hoping this arena will be the thing that actually spurs me on this time. I really want to lose the weight, I hate looking at myself in the mirror or in pictures. I don't want to just lose the weight either, I want to get more fit, too. I have a Gazelle that I use (rarely) for exercise, so I'll be dusting that off tomorrow. A great benefit of the Gazelle is that the kids love using it too, so that will help them burn off some of there pent-up energy too.

I'm not going to mention to my family that I'll be attempting to lose weight, but I'm sure they will notice some of the changes I'll be making. Foodwise, I'll be eating LOTS more fruit, veggies, and salads for every meal. Of course, I'll still keep eating the regular foods too, I'll just try to fill up more with the healthy stuff before eating the other foods. Plus, no more pop, not even diet pop (well, no more than one can a week anyway). I do drink iced tea that I make with half sugar and half splenda, but I'll be limiting that too and drinking a lot more water. One major thing I'm doing is I won't make any foods off limits, that way I won't feel I'm denying myself anything, I'll just limit my portions size.

I'll post again on the first of February with my progress and what I've done to work towards my ultimate goal.

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Monday, January 1, 2007 - Weight Loss

Posted by Allie88

I, too, am trying to lose weight this year. I gained 20 pounds over the past 2 years and am feeling quite unhealthy, not to mention unattractive! I wish you well! :)

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Tuesday, January 2, 2007 - Weight

Posted by Allie88

I AM hoping to lose weight this year, too. A New Year and a New Beginning - right? I would love to have a cheerleader :) Shall we hold each other accountable? My goal is 20 lbs, but even further than that - I need to stop eating so much junk and exercise more. As I read your blog - I think we have a lot in common and can encourage each other :) I'll look forward to hearing about your progress - here we go!

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The ramblings of a mother / wife / homeschooler. I love what I do and hope to encourage others to follow their heart and bring their children home to learn. I've seen the village, and I don't want it raising my children.