Well, I just posted my mini-success story on the 2004 Accomplishments thread.
I am ready to tackle January full force! My goal is to lose 6 pounds this month.
Here are the stats and the plan (these have been my guidelines for the last six weeks which helped me lose 12 1/2 pounds over the holidays):
Goal
Jan 1 Weight: 170 pounds
Jan 31 Goal: 164 pounds
Exercise
Aerobic activity (mainly run, bike, swim, kickboxing) 3 to 4 times a week, 30 to 60 minutes
Strength training 2 times a week (divided by upper and lower)
Sign up for Belly Dancing class
Nutrition
Track calories and limit to 1300 - 1600 per day
Eat 4 to 5 meals per day
Drink at least 64 oz water each day
Add protein to each meal
More whole grains/veggies/fruit & fewer refined flour products & sugars
No food is off limits as long as I stay within daily calorie range
One meal a week eat whatever I want in unlimited quantity
Mind
Weight loss comes to down to my own choices.
I am in control of my body and my food choices.
I will choose to exercise as planned no matter how tired or lousy I feel.
I will not disrespect myself, cheat myself, lie to myself, or hurt myself any longer.
I will learn from my mistakes and make better choices next time.
I can and will be and am successful.