Ten pounds down, many more to go!

Well, I know that it has been 2 weeks since my last post.  The truth be told I have actually suffered from writer's block.  The good thing is that I am down 10 pounds since I started this.  I am very excited even though I know I have much more to go.  I am not looking at what I am doing as a diet but a lifestyle change.  I have really improved the way we eat at my house.  I am very lucky not to be doing this alone.  My husband is also working to lower the numbers on the scale.  We have been eating well without a ton of fat and calories.  The thing that I am really excited about is the food still tastes good.  We are eating more protein with fruits and vegetables than carbs.  When I talk about protein, I mean lean.  I remember when the Atkins diet became popular and some people I know thought you could live off of greasy burgers and bacon.  In a perfect world, sure, but in this one that will send you to a cardiac unit! 

As I said earlier, this is a lifestyle change for me and my family.  I want us eating healthier.  So far this hasn't been to much of a struggle.  We are not just eating salads!  We have made it a priority to plan shopping trips before or after meals, not during.  We make sure we come home to eat.  Before, we would have made poor choices by eating out.  I am very proud of us so far. 

I have also been doing a lot of reading and reflecting of my life.  I truly believe God gave us our bodies as our temporary housing here on earth.  The Bible tells us that our bodies are temples.  For the past ten years, I haven't been taking care of mine.  Now that I am over 30, I can really feel the damage I have done to mine. 

I think I have the nutrition part of my transformation in check.  Now, I must bgin the exercise.  I am not thrilled about it.  I know it will be painful but the weight I have but on will come off faster with exercise.  I know some of you out there may think I am doing this a bit slow.  That may be but I am looking at a long term change.  Sure I want be in shape for swimsuit season but I also want to get to the point where I am maintaining this body.  I want to loose the weight for good and keep it off by sticking to this lifestyle.  I know I will get to a point were I can enjoy some of my favorite home cooking, in moderation.  But that time is not now. Well, I think I am going to call it a day.  I have two boys who need to think about going to bed.
Monday morning will be here soon enough!!

Until next Monday, hope you have a blessed week!