Tell the Truth

I haven't blogged in a while and thought I'd better get my much smaller rear in gear and get some thoughts down. I've been doing my Live the Life program for 16 weeks now and I've lost a total of 45 pounds! The last four weeks I've been losing 1-2 pounds a week, and I have to say, I'm not very consistent with my exercise. If I was, the loss would be even greater. I seem to be so much busier. I have all this energy and I'm always wanting to go somewhere, or do something, or start a project. My chiropractor has me on some herbal supplements that really boost my energy, too. I want to be down 50 pounds by Christmas, that means I would have lost 24% of my body weight from last year! What a gift to myself!

I still have 20 pounds to go to get my BMI in the "normal" zone. Once there, we will just see if I level out or lose even more. The beauty of eating this way is your body will find the right weight for you. You don't have to say, "Well, I've reached my goal so I'll stop losing now." Do any of us ever get to that point? This is a lifestyle of healthy, clean eating. I only eat when I'm hungry and stop when I'm satisfied, not full, satisfied. I'm eating less meals than the program offers. I eat four meals a day at the most, but usually three. I don't need to snack and my energy level is always up, no afternoon bottoming out. Out of habit, I always combine a complex carb with my protein at every meal. Minimally processed, wholesome food is my first choice. My food is tasty and very satisfying. As I've said in past posts, our food expense is way down. I have energy to cook and prefer not to eat out as much. Not that we don't eat out, it's just that it's a treat now.

Our son and daughter-in-law (my Live the Life buddy) loaned us their Wii with the Wii Fit and Personal Trainer programs. Can't wait to start that up. Something new and fun to mix up the exercise. I'm loving the new smaller clothes. But before we know it, we'll be uncovering our skin for Spring and I don't want there to be too much jiggling with mine. There may always be room for Jell-o, but just not in your skin!!!