I was so focused on my health and weight loss when I was in Oklahoma, especially from 9/07-4/08. Then, with the move to Arizona, new job, new life, new stresses..and a ton of other things--I kind of lost track.
By 7/09 I'd gained back 15 of the 30 lbs that I'd lost in Oklahoma. It was time to take some steps, albeit baby ones, towards getting back to focusing on my health and fitness. I joined Curves. I had great days, ate right, worked out..but plenty more of the bad days when I would not. I didn't really lose any weight for the first month, maybe one lb I think. It wasn't until 9/09 that I really started stepping it up. Doing other exercises outside of Curves and trying to get a better handle on what I was eating..but, even that wasn't as significant as it could have been..or as it was in Oklahoma.
So, about a month ago I decided it was really, really time to figure out a new plan. I'm happy to report that I've lost an additional 4 lbs in the last month and I hope to report a higher number next month. In reflection of my time in Oklahoma and my habits that helped me to initially lose that 30 lbs one of the critical processes for me is to KEEP TRACK of everything. Keeping track certainly has it's rewards and helps me to have a visual reminder of my progress.
I have been using www.SparkPeople.com for the last week and I love it! I can keep track of everything I put in my mouth--set nutritional goals for myself, see reports of my daily nutritional goals, get feedback, run weekly reports, do analysis of my diet..so much stuff! I can do all of the same stuff for the exercise that I do too. I can even map out my walking route and calculate the mileage, then enter in the amount of time it took me and calculate how many calories I burned. It's fantastic!
This kind of tracking, feedback process might not be right for everyone. But, for me...and the way that my mind works..it's perfect! If you're a stats, reports, spreadsheets, numbers kind of person..it's great. Also, it helps me feel in control of my goals...and I'm a planner..I can actually plan my goals and then see myself meeting them.
Ok..ok..I could be the spokesperson at this point..ha ha.
At any rate, I feel....refocused..., motivated and happy. I haven't had the combination of those three feelings towards nutrition and fitness in a long time..., and I a psyched to be there again. :-)
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