It’s been almost one week since I started moving toward a healthier lifestyle, and things are going pretty well so far. Adding exercise into my daily schedule has proven to be fairly effortless; I’ve taken several post-dinner walks around the neighborhood, and the 30 minutes have flown by. I tend to be a late-night eater, and walking in the early evening has the added benefit of dulling my appetite, so it’s much easier to avoid sugary temptations before bedtime.

As far as eating a healthier diet, well, that’s proving to be a challenge. I’ve decided to start writing down what I eat each day, and I have a feeling that I’m going to be surprised by what I’m mindlessly popping into my mouth! A Fig Newton here, a Hershey’s Kiss there – it all adds up.

Comments (11)

Of course I’d love to say that I will lose 10 pounds this month, no problem. But for me, it’s not a realistic goal, and many experts say it’s not healthy. According to the Mayo Clinic,  “healthy weight loss occurs slowly and steadily,” and at a rate of one to two pounds per week. So my goals for the next 30 days are as follows:

Comments (11)