Here is the plan for this Peachy Girl:
Peachy Girl's hunky husband, we'll call him Fuzzy Hubby, is also on this journey with me. However, I fully anticipate him reaching his goal in the next few weeks (while mine will take a little more time and sacrifice).
At 5 feet 5 inches, a healthy BMI of 20-25 is between 120 and 150 lb. My weight loss goal by my son's 3rd birthday (December 2010) is to be at 145 lb (back to my "best adult self" weight in 2003). On Sunday, April 17, 2010 I was 190 lb (ouch!). If I can lose 2 lbs a week (healthy weight loss suggestion), then I should be at my goal in 23 weeks (September 26, 2010).
Fuzzy Hubby and I are committed to doing Jillian's 30 day Shred for the next 30 days (Monday, April 18 - Tuesday, May 18) in the evenings either right before or after the kids go to bed. After this "habit former," we will then reassess and either add the Wi "My Personal Fitness Trainer" workouts, or some of the other DVDs collecting dust on the shelf to our nightly routine. We will also do our best to walk, garden, play with the kids outside, etc to burn off a few extra calories from the day (easier during this nice Springtime weather).
In addition to exercise, we are committed to portion control and healthy eating. First, I am eating all meals on my 8 inch salad plates, rather than 12 inch dinner plates. Second, No 2nd helpings, and will reach for 1 big glass of water 1st before heading to the pantry for a snack. Seeking to reach a healthy diet, I will try to have 1 grain, 1 protein, 2 fruits/vegetables per meal. For now, alcohol and sweets will only be reserved for special occasions (3-4 times per month), and should only have 1 serving per day (for example -- 1 glass or wine or 1 serving of cake, etc).
The first thing to be cut from peachy girl's diet is one of her favorites -- Sweet Tea! I'm not giving it up -- but it is on my "special occasion" list. To help ease the urge of McDonald's Sweet Tea (or Sonic Sweet Tea, or McAlister's Sweet Tea (you get the idea)), I have dug out my water bottles from last summer's swim stuff. They are ready for the day each morning, and filled with ice and water.
So -- that is the plan. Portion Control, Daily Exercise, and Special Occasion Lists. Let's see how this goes!
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I love this! I am so proud of you, and possibly inspired to keep doing Jillian. I did it once this week - probably more effective if I do it more than 1x a week ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks! Jillian has sure been a butt kicker, but has been effective. Trying to stay on the exercise bandwagon long enough to make it a habit! It's so easy to just lay on the couch after the kids go to bed!
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