Weight Loss Plan

Improving My Life

One Day At a Time

Self –Improvement Project 1^st Post

Goal:  To incorporate a more nutritious diet and exercise regimen into my life.

Why:  I want to be healthier and more physically fit.  I gained approximately fifty pounds after high school, and kept the extra weight for eight years.  In 2007, I started to exercise and eat less junk food.  I made it a point to either exercise at home or at the gym at least 3-4 times/week.  By the summer of 2008 I had lost 30 pounds.  Not only had I reached a goal and got back down to the size I was in high school, but I had more energy than I had had in a long time.  It felt good to know that I put my mind to something and actually succeeded; I hadn’t experienced that in a while.  This was a task that required diligence, time, effort, willpower, and effort—and I did it!  I managed to keep the weight off for three years, then in 2010, I started to eat everything I wanted and stopped working out.  I initially thought, “I’m having a moment right now, if I gain ten pounds, so what, I’ll lose it.”  We’ll ten pounds turned into about 40-50 pounds.  I’ve been feeling more aches and pain in my 30s than I did in my 20s, and I’ve noticed my energy is lower.  I’m too young to be feeling this way and I want to get this weight off and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. 

How:  I will accomplish my goal by eating healthy and exercising throughout the week and weekend.  I intend to eat salads and more modest meals Monday thru Friday.  My meals will consist of mostly vegetables, a fruit(depending on the meal), a protein, and a healthy fat.  I will also drink one healthy smoothie per day to replace one of my meals.  On Saturdays, I will allow myself a cheat meal and dessert.  Throughout this time frame, I will either exercise at home or at the gym.  I own a treadmill and a bunch of workout DVDs, as well as a membership at Planet Fitness.  I also plan to attend Seung-Ni throughout the summer; I like their kickboxing class! Depending on my schedule, the bulk of my workouts will be done on weekdays, and if possible, I will also make it a point to get a workout in on Saturdays.  Sundays will be my relax day.

Recording:  I will record my workouts and meals daily by notebook.  Then, I will proceed to implement my progress onto the blog.  I will record my current weight as of Friday, May 9th.  I will record my weight again in 2 weeks, May 23^rd, then again the last Sunday of class, June 22nd.  I figure in 5 weeks, I should be 10-plus pounds lighter. 

Ultimate Goal:  I’m hoping to lose 10 pounds by the end of Spring semester.  I’m hoping to lose a total of 40 pounds by the end of the year.