My Lifestyle Journey (Week Seven)

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10 Apr 2009 03:07 PM

My life has been a whirlwind for the past month. Although I have not experienced any additional weight loss, I have managed to maintain, which makes me very happy. I have also been more faithful about exercising routinely. I visited my doctor a couple of weeks ago. I asked her what is the best way to lose weight at this stage of my life (40+). She said that if she knew she would be skinny. I told her that I have been dieting and exercising and that my weight is still not budging. I do, however, feel stronger, more muscular, especially in my calves. She suggested weight training, in addition to the aerobics that I have been doing. I had started weight training some time ago, but it was just too difficult and I felt like I was not accomplishing much of anything. She said that it takes time, which I somewhat already knew. Me, being the impatient person that I am when it comes to weight loss, ditched it after not giving it a fair chance.

So here I am, again, lifting my little weights. They are five-pound weights, but that is about all that I can manage for now. My doctor stated that it was a good start. I am back on the road to new adventures in weight loss once again. I have even started back on my treadmill. I am also still doing the aerobics. I am trying to eat more fruits and vegetables, which are not my favorite food items. I am also trying to stay away from bread per my doctor's suggestion. That is a tough one, but trying to get with this fitness and healthy eating regimen in a more stringent manner. You just cannot give up. I refuse to and you should too. Hang tough!

Angel Lynn writes in weight loss, single parenting, and health.

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cwcomment (5) 10 Apr 2009 09:56 PM

A good way I've found to stay on track with my diet is by using the power of small. Dont think of it in how many pounds you want to lose. Just take one day at a time-even one meal at a time where you have to make a choice to eat well. Its the little steps that make all the difference.

Angel Lynn Diamond (224) 11 Apr 2009 03:31 AM

I agree, CW. I find that when I look at the big picture down the road I become discouraged. Good advice, for sure. Making your goals small is the best way to keep on track!