2012 starting right :)

WOW! It sure has been a long time since I wrote here. I am excited to be back though. I can't wait to share!

Today I want to share my weight loss plan. Although honestly it's more of a lifestyle change than anything because I do not intend to ever come back to this size. I compiled my plan from talking to a personal trainer and nutritionist. I am so excited to get started. Bellow is my 8 week plan. At the end of this 8 weeks I will form a new and more challenging plan. By only planning out 8 weeks I am giving myself short term goals to help me reach my long term goal, which is to loose a total 100 pounds and being able to get rid of my diabetes forever.

After talking to my diatician, we formed a diet plan. I am actually a vegitarian now, something I recently chose to do. So rather than giving me a meal plan or menu she's giving me the freedom to create my own menu. I have been encouraged to use a dry erase board to write down EVERYTHING that enters my body. Included in writing it down I must write down the servings, Calories and Carbs that that item contained. Shes also challenged me to eat no more than 1,500 calories a day (But at least 1,200 or my body wont allow me to burn fat). Also, because I am a diabetic and struggle with my sugars I am to have 3 meals with 30 at or under carbs each, and 3 snacks at or under 15 carbs. I think after pricing things, I am going to consider slim fast for my Breakfast and Lunch options. I haven't made up my mind yet though.

After talking to a personal trainer I have a very in depth fitness plan. I have a running program that I will do Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. It's designed to take someone who never runs or hasn't run and transform them into a 5K runner within 8 weeks. On Tuesday, Thursday and Friday I have some strength training exercises that increase in repetition over an 8 weeks cycle. On Sunday he's given me what he calls a "Free Day". Not a day to do nothing but a day that lets me choose. It should be light and fun. Something that keeps me active for 30 minutes but also is relaxing. He suggested Zumba or Yoga. I have the rhythm of a cabbage patch doll so I think I will be doing yoga.

I also talked with my Dr last week about vitamins and healthy weight loss so for my sugar needs and my boys needs I have a list of vitamins I will be using as well. I'm pretty excited about this. I've also encouraged all my girlfriends to join me (If they are trying to loose that is) and anyone local is welcome to come to the gym with me. I plan to turn all the information I gained into a handbook today. If anyone would like that please let me know and I will share!

Wish me luck :) I can't wait!!