Joining in
Okay... I just spent a good portion of my afternoon reading this thread. I've wanted to join in for a while, but I didn't really know how to start typing the post. So here I go, I'm just jumping in...
I am 5'6" and currently weigh just over 190lbs.
In my best shape, I weighed about 150lbs. Granted, I wasn't exactly in "great shape" even at that weight, but that seems to be a good start for a first goal.
As for a time frame... I'm going to a small family reunion type shindig in July. It's on a lake, so definitely a swimsuit environment. If I can at least lose 20 of the 40lbs by then, I'd say I'm on the right track.
This is my plan:
Exercising
- Walk Morgan every morning (minimum of 30 minutes... longer as he grows to handle it)
- My husband and I just got a YMCA membership, and I WILL use it at least twice a week after work
- On days that I am not at the YMCA after work, I need to be doing something active around the house (walking the dog, laundry, clean a room, wash dishes by hand, etc...)
Eating at home
- Follow the serving size recommendations on food packagings (rather than lumping portions onto my plate)
- When I pack my lunch for work, pack a max. of 3 items - at least one item must be a fruit or veggie
- If I must eat a snack, it must be a fruit or a veggie
Eating at restaurants
- Whatever I order, I will divide it in half and set one of the halves aside to box up and take home.
- I may split one appetizer OR a desert (NOT both) with another person/people (This rule will be quickly replaced with NO appetizers/desserts PERIOD if it proves to be a problem.)
If these things don't work, I'll go to calorie counting. I've done it before, it's annoying, but I'll do it again!
Wish me luck!