Getting into Shape - Status after a week

I am a week n a half into the new "getting into shape". I reached my goals for week 1. I lost 3 pounds, walked everyday and had almost no sugar. Since then I am more aware of what I am eating and if I am actually hungry or bored. If I watch tv and start to get the munchies then I start knitting or doing something with my hands to keep from thinking about the food. I'm still trying to keep to 4 cokes a day and walking or exercise.

The shorts I could not wear 2 weeks ago, fit very nicely now!

Getting into Shape ~ Day 3

On day three, everything seemed easier. Work was really easy and so was my food. I stayed under my calories, only ate 3 bites of a piece of cake at work, 2 cokes and lots of grilled chicken.

Feeling good about the changes to my diet and routine and not feeling guilty about the small slip-ups.

Today (Saturday) may be more of a challenge as I am off work all day with Nate and the kids.

Getting into Shape - week 1

Today starts my new workout, exercise and better eating week. Nate just started a new diet and workout routine and has politely pointed out all of my bad eating. He is right. I (and everyone who has met me) knows that I drink a lot of cokes and very little of everything else....So it is time for some changes.

Before I start my story, everyone reading this stop before telling me I don't need to lose weight and that I am not fat. I know I am not what society would call fat. However, not being able to fit into clothes that I have worn the past 5 years make me feel fat and not happy with myself. Thus the changes and my story.

2 years ago some of my family decided to walk a half-marathon together in honor of Nate's grandparents. In preparation for this 13.1 mile, 5 hour walk I started walking every day. For 6 months I trained for this marathon with fast walking and running. I started to see my body change, slim down and be more toned and fit. I loved this new me. At the
Marathon, I ran most if it and finished in 3 hours 3 mins.

2 months after the marathon we moved and the stress and new lifestyle started to hinder my workout. Over the last year I have just worked out periodically and not taken care of myself.

Time for change is Now!

For the next week, I am starting a new workout/healthy eating. Baby steps and small goals are what make changes possible. It's not about a diet but a change in lifestyle.

Here are my goals for the next week and I will let you know how I do.
1. Only 4 cokes a day (sounds like s lot but that is cutting way back)
2. Walk 30 mins each day
3. No sweets!
4. Only fruits for snack
5. Drink more juices, Gatorade, and maybe some water

My ultimate goal is to fit back into my shorts and swimsuit and lose 7 pounds.

So this post is more for me than you but if anyone wants to make 5 goals and change with me....post a comment with your goals and we can do this together.