From June to November, where did all that time go! Oh yes, I remember now. I was running, and biking, and playing with my kids, and of course working!
I have truly taken on this healthy lifestyle, and I'm loving it! My weight today is 185 pounds. I have let go of 90 pounds since May 1, 2010. I feel fantastic!
People ask me what I'm doing, what I'm taking, if there is a miracle cure. I'm not taking any diet meds. I'm not on any program, I'm not looking for a cure. I count calories. I keep them between 1000 and 1200 per day. I use http://www.fatsecret.com/ religiously. I love this website. Not only can I put in my own recipes, there is a huge database of other peoples recipes as well. There is an app for my smartphone, as well as a facebook app. This means that no matter where I go, or what I'm doing, I have access to an accurate calorie counter.
I eat fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, heart healthy carbs. I do not starve. If I am hungry I eat. If I want a piece of cake, I have a small piece of cake instead of 1/2 the cake like I did before. I exercise. I've found a fondness for running, and enjoy riding a bike. I've recently added Zumba to my weekly work outs, and I'll start core strengthening sometime in the near future.
I think for me making the decision to make it fun was and still is, the key. I have always had a love affair with food. I think about it constantly. What has changed however is what I think about preparing. I am constantly looking for and coming up with healthy recipes. I love it when I create entire meals that are 400 calories or less. They taste good to boot!
Isn't it interesting how people wonder how you lose weight?? I've been asked that question too, and my reply is always, "Hard work! I workout & eat right." Amazing how diet & exercise can make one healthy. Keep up the good work!
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