Butterflies and Rainbows

as most of us are that have been overweight all of our lives.  Here is a list of what I already knew or have learned from my friends at 3FC.

1. For me to lose weight despite my insulin resistance, I must remove all processed sugars, HCFS, white bread, white potatoes, white pasta, white rice and corn……in other words,  Southbeach……I love it!
2. Despite my protests, there is truth to the belief that dieting comes down to calories in vs calories out.
3. Exercise, exercise, exercise…….I have to move to lose….and, as I get older, I have to move more.-
4. Strength training builds muscle which ramps up your metabolism.
5. Water - for some reason, it seems to help the pounds drop quicker….with the added benefit of softer clearer skin. Yes!
6. Sleep - lack of sleep slows down the metabolism.

Yep, I’m a dieting expert!  For the first time ever, I’ve decided to utilize all of these steps in one single week and see what happens….kind of a trial-by-fire.

1. I’ve been on Southbeach for a week and the sugar withdrawals are over (with the added benefit of a 6 pound loss!) so I have no excuse for not working out.  Today, I will put together that treadmill I bought 4 weeks ago and I will re-start my walking program…..60 minutes. 
2. This morning, I began tracking my daily calorie intake…..if Southbeach works so well for me and calorie counting works so well for others, why not combine the two? 
3. I will keep a full water glass by my side and re-fill it often…..64 oz a day is my goal. 
4. I will dig those bands out of the closet and start strength training again.  One day soon, I’ll join that fitness center I checked out 5 weeks ago.  They have some awesome weight equipment…and the fitness classes really look fun.  
5. And, one of the most difficult steps for me, I will turn off the @#$% TV and get to bed by 12:00 each night. 

I’m expecting great things this week……inches and pounds gone for good!  Maybe I can lose a steady 3-4 pounds a week and avoid plateaus?  Wouldnt that be amazing!

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