Here is a great article that I came across the other day:
30 Habits That Will Change Your Life
The first 12 habits are all about healthy eating and simple lifestyle changes that easily fit within the guidelines of The 17 Day Diet -- as a matter of fact, every one of them is mentioned at some point in the book.
One of the other things that is mentioned is starting a personal blog. This is not a bad idea. I have really enjoyed blogging my experience with my weight loss project and found that having to write every day (or two) has helped keep me accountable -- because, apparently people are reading! I have more readers than I realized! Every now and then I find out that someone else has been following -- it's so exciting to hear the words, "I've been reading your blog...", and that statement is usually followed by a question about the program. More than one person has expressed an interest in trying it out -- even my boss is giving it a whirl! I truly encourage you to try if you have even just a few pounds to shed -- it's such a straightforward plan and so forgiving that everyone can be successful in that first 17 days -- you'll feel so much better for having done it. Not preaching! I promised no preaching -- I'm just so excited about how well this plan has worked for me!
I appreciate all of the support and encouragement from everyone that has commented, but at the same time am humbled to know that others are just "watching" but really, reallly paying attention. Thank you, all!
Onward!
Day 55
129 lbs! This is good, very good! I know that's not down from the last weigh-in, but I've been a bit naughty with the family away. I've not really stuck to the "no carbs after 2:00" rule very well and as a result, I'm feeling a bit bloated. OK, a lot bloated...
Day 56
Here's a link to an article about how minimal exercise (ie. 15 min/day) has been shown to increase life expectancy and combat some serious diseases:
Benefits of Daily Exercise Are Comparable to Giving Up Smoking
I think Dr. Mike might be on to something...
Day 57
Wanna know what's super tasty? Warm up some of Dr. Mike's freaking amazing Turkey Black Bean Chili, stick it in a Dempster's Ancient Grains tortilla with a little shredded lettuce and a teeny bit of sour cream. That's what!! Guess what I had for dinner -- OK, I had two of them...
I bought a new top on the way home from work today -- the first "small" that I've been able to buy in years -- it felt so good to put it on and not see any rolls through the fabric. I know it's not about the size on the label, but just knowing that I am truly down that full size is so gratifying. Now, I just have to pluck up the courage to try on some new dress pants...
I can't believe that tomorrow morning is the last "official" weigh-in of the project! We shall see what the morrow brings -- there is a decision to be made...
