Yay!
I can't express how excited I am that the scale is still consistently moving down after 2 weeks. I've lost 5.8 lbs in 12 days, which is over my entire monthly goal! Since my daughter was born over 3 years ago, I have started a new weight loss routine at least five times, and have seen little results. Maybe this time I've found the right eating plan.
I think one of the keys for me is tracking. I'm using a program/website called Lose It. They have a phone app that syncs with their website. It's great because you can see what other people are eating as well, even read their recipes. What they don't have, however, is a blog feature, which is why I'm still here.
I've been tracking my eating religiously, even entering in the no-no's, which I think is really helpful. I've gone over my calorie budget (1650) several times, but I really believe that seeing my eating at the end of the day has prevented me from eating quite a few late night snacks.
My exercise has been minimal due to a foot injury. It finally started getting better, then I came down with a massive sinus infection. Not to mention that it's 90+ outside every freakin day. These are excuses, I know that. The fact is, I just don't like exercising when I'm this heavy. It's just so damn uncomfortable. I used to go to a local gym that I really liked. It was simple to just hop over there. Once I got there, I would get in the swing of things and do some serious work. I worked out so much more when I had that membership, but it had to go for financial reasons. When I'm at home, I just don't want to do anything. It's all psychological, I'm sure.
My DH gave me some yoga class coupons for our anniversary this weekend, so as soon as my head drains, I'll at least get back on that track.