Out with the Diet Coke

While I am doing quite well, I know I have a long way to go. I decided to give up my diet coke when I started this diet. I spend a lot of time in the bathroom, but that is ok. It will get better, I know. I've been here before. It seems I have been retaining water. I have actually lost 6 pounds in the last 3 days. I believe it was mostly water weight.
I have never been much of a water drinker but I know I have to give up my diet coke. I have not confirmed it but my son once told me it was the cause of cellulite. You would think that would have made me stop immediately. It didn't. Maybe I thought there was no way to repair the damage that was already done. I still don't know the facts either way, but I should look into it. One thing I am sure of, is water is good for you. It has been difficult enough for me to drink 2- 20 oz bottles of water. That is only half of the daily requirements. I have to remind myself, babysteps, babysteps.

NO More Excuses!

     Yesterday was a pretty good day. It could have been better but, I had some pretty good excuses. I usually do. I am so full of excuses I never have to do anything.
     When it comes to diet and exercise I have got to rid myself of excuses and just get busy. Excuses do not help. As a matter of fact, my excuse for being so over weight is, I am full of excuses. I have an excuse for everything. I can't go to the gym because I slept in, or I have a meeting today, I don't exercise at night, I don't have time, I am too sore . . . I can't stick to a diet because, I didn't have time to make my lunch, John cooked today, I didn't go grocery shopping, there wasn't anything good to eat, I don't like that, I was on vacation, well John was eating in front of me . . . With all these excuses I apparently feel justified with eating wrong and foregoing exercise. All that gets me is an oversized load to carry on my little frame (that's right, I have a small frame), no energy and shortness of breath. I also have high cholesterol which could easily be reduced with proper diet and exercise. What the hell am I waiting for, really?
     Yesterday I was fortunate to wake up with an entirely new attitude. I have been waiting a long time for this. I've had enough! I went to the gym, I ate much better and I am heading on the right track. I am using this blog to monitor and inspire me to move forward with this new healthier living venture. Today I am throwing out excuses. No more. I'm done with them. Kaput! Excuses be gone!!!

In the Beginning

I have had enough! It is time to get busy and get in shape. I am so over being over weight so, now is as good a time as any to make changes to my lifestyle and my eating habits. Today is the start of a Brand New Me! I will begin by going to the gym. This is not going to be easy as I have been gone for 3 weeks. It has to be done. I have to say goodbye to bad habits and welcome some good habits. While this post may be short, it is my beginning.