One bite at a time! Corny, huh? But it pretty well describes the only way I can wrap my head around losing weight.
About five years ago Frank and I were getting rather fluffy. That's a nice way of saying we were fat! We went on our first-ever weight loss program and both of us lost around 40 pounds in about four months. It wasn't easy but it was necessary. We not only looked better, we felt better! We maintained our weight loss for about three years and then due to major lifestyle changes and going back to poor eating habits the pounds started to come back on slowly. Creeping at first and then running and jumping on our bones! Before we knew it we had both gained over 20 pounds back. Ugh!
Time to get them back off again.
Two good friends, Mark B and Marty H, called and invited us to join them in a 21 Day Lifestyle Challenge. This challenge not only encourages us to make changes in our physical life but in our spiritual and financial life.
I am going to concentrate my blogging on the physical challenge. We set up a goal to lose 10 pounds by the end of our 21 days. At our age, this ain't easy!
Having a goal without an written action plan is like saying, "When I grow up..." It just doesn't happen.
GOAL:
Drop 10 pounds in 21 days!
PLAN OF ACTION:
Weigh and Measure - We will weigh daily.
CHANGE EATING HABITS:
Drink at least one SLM Synergy Shake daily
Healthy meal planning - more fresh veggies, salads, lean meats and fish, and fruit
Drink more water - at least 64 oz daily
Eliminate unhealthy snacks and sweets
Count and track calories - no more than 1200 to 1500 daily
No eating after 7:00
GET ACTIVE:
Brisk morning walk of 45 to 60 minutes daily
Minimum of one hour alternate physical activity daily - swimming, working on houses, yard work, gym, etc
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