In the past I have tried many kinds of diets. I'm sure if I added up all the weigh that I have lost, gained, and then re-lost, and unfortunately regained it would be close to 500+ pounds. However, I'm tired of that. I've read numerous magazines and books, and they all point to one common sense fact: the only answer to lasting weight loss is lifestyle change. Um, duh! Why on earth is it that I would go to a Weight Watcher's meeting and think about how great life would be when I didn't have to count points anymore? Once you stop counting, the weight will come back. And if you can't stand the counting, probably you are going to quit- sooner rather than later. Therefore, I have decided that I will only commit to changes that I can make permanently. I will challenge myself at times to do (or not do) one or more things, but I won't make myself start some new fad if I don't honestly see myself changing for good.
My new goals are to move in some form for at least 15 minutes three times a week, to drink more water, and to focus on consuming more vegetable servings. Sounds small and pointless, but I know I can do it for the rest of my life. I lose 2 pounds this month that means I'm 2% of the way to my goal!!! I hope that someday it will grow to be a regular 45 minute session and possibly happen 5-6 days a week, but I won't set those goals permanently until I know I can keep them. Optimally, I would only drink water and green tea, and consume primarily plant based foods. But again, I don't think I could make that commitment right now. Maybe one day, but I'm not going to stress over it at this point in time.
Lifestyle change is a journey- not a marathon! I've heard over and over again that I didn't put all the extra weight on in 3 months, and it's not going to come off in 3 months. It took me years of developing horrible habits to get here. I am slowly fighting my way back to the top, one small goal at a time!
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