Hello all. Though I've lurked around 3FC for a while, its time for me to get serious and get rid of these last 20 pounds. After a successful and gradual journey from the 180s to a morning weigh-in of 154 as of today, I see the end in sight but have some serious work ahead of me. These last pounds are always a challenge, and as I stare into the mirror and practice my diet and exercise "game face" (which has particular vengeance these days as I am almost always hungry...hehe) I know the support of this site can help me along.
The plan: though I've made great strides in terms of eating choices (reformed uber-foodie obsessed with trying out the next hot restaurant in a city where every type of food is easily and deliciously accessible turned vegetarian who now rarely eats out and, though this has made great strides for my "goal clothing" budget has impacted my social life a bit) I recognize there are two formidable foes that stand in the way of my success:
Red Wine
Almond Butter
They. Must. Die.
And thus, for the near future, they do not exist in my life. I know, I know. Balance. All things in moderation. These adages do not work for me. Trader Joes Almond Butter with Sea Salt, my husband has recognized that I smile more when I think of you than when I think of him
. And as a result, your disappearance will not only mark great strides in our marriage, but also great results for my waistline.
Red wine: I'm already less fun at dinner parties, as all I eat are leafy green side dishes and grains while my friends devour shortribs that would once have made my taste buds sing. So why not let you go as well? More for my friends and perhaps their added tipsiness will make them nostalgic for the days when I too overindulged
Cheers to willpower, long term goals and perseverance. I know we can do it!
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