Journal Entry ~ 1/27/19

Well, here I am months after "starting" this blog and I'm still hovering around 282 lbs. :(


I heard recently that starting new habits on January 1st is hard because everyone is tired and worn out from the holidays.  I can agree with this.  Not only about being tired, but all the holiday foods are still in the house!  This person suggested starting resolutions on February 1st.  So, that is what I'm going to try.


I also wanted some way to journal my progress and have gone back and forth between this blog and my main blog, Colletta's Kitchen Sink, or even doing it the old fashioned paper journal way.  I had started this blog to keep my weight loss journey separate from my "for fun" blog.  I'm going to be giving this some thought over the next week.


My plan:  DISCIPLINE!!!


Discipline in my eating for the most part.  With 4 days left in January, I'm going to use this time to "practice" getting the junk food out of my diet.  Snacking in an unhealthy manner has got to go!  It is such an addiction though...  In the past, I've been an "all or nothing" with junk food/sweets.  I have to give them all up or I just end up eating more than I should.  The cravings will be the worst thing to overcome.


I haven't been exercising much lately as I was recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and have been trying to figure out how to exercise without HURTING!  Going outside for a walk is out of the question at these temperatures.  My Leslie Sansone DVD seems like it is just a bit too intense for my aching body.  1 mile in 12minutes with the DVD is a little more strenuous than a leisurely stroll.  I don't know for sure what I'll do and will be giving this some more thought as well.


My goal:


I want to lose 50 lbs by the end of the November.  That is 10 months.  5 lbs a month seems doable.  If I lose more, all the better.


I've also been debating whether or not to weigh-in every week or weigh-in more or less frequently.  If I end up journaling every day, I might weigh in each day just to keep myself on track but do a formal "Weekly Weigh-in" on Friday.


There are a lot of questions running through my mind but I've got to figure this weight thing out. 


I'm just not happy where I'm at.


If anyone is reading, please let me know.  I really appreciate your time and support :)


Colletta