Wednesday, March 3, 2010

It's Curtains For You...

...lacy, gently wafting curtains.

It's that time again, folks.

Time for me to start another lose weight/get fit initiative.

The post baby body has gone on long enough. As a matter of fact, the pre-baby body had seen its day as well. So here I am, freshly showered after the gym, eating a surprisingly tasty non-fat yogurt.

I am almost ashamed to admit that I am going the Weight Watchers route this time. No meetings or fees. Just counting points. Which I thankfully get more of as long as I am breastfeeding (yay!). This system seems to be the most effective for me, since it forces me to pay attention to everything I eat. And this time, I am uber organized.

I shop with a calculator in my purse and figure out points before anything (aside from veggies) goes in my cart.

A printed list of what is in the fridge/pantry is posted in the kitchen with point values, so a trip to the kitchen is always an informed one.

I have a day planner where I track EVERYTHING I eat. Seriously. Everything.

I also have grand plans (and a pretty folder) to gather recipes/products that I find I especially enjoy along the way.

How's it going so far? Great. I just started Monday, but still. I'm not starving myself, just making smart choices about what I eat. I am drinking a glass of water before a meal so I feel a little fuller...but I snack throughout the day.

Not only am I eating responsibly, but I am also getting to the gym. Every day this week so far, 30 minutes on the elliptical each time.

What's the goal? For now, 5 pounds. Then another. And another. Until I hit 30.

So...who's with me? Who else has a "Freshman 10" they'd like to finally bid farewell to?


Currently Listening to: Jaycel watching Star Trek: The Next Generation (ahhh...unemployment...)
Current Mood: upbeat. and a little sore.