My Weightloss Campaign

I began my new food plan back in November. For 30 days I avoided refined sugar, white flour, dairy, broccoli, potatoes, tomatoes, spicy seasonings, soda, artificial sweeteners and alcohol. The first 30 days was easy. December there were a few slips but not too bad. New Years Eve and day were too much alcohol and pizza so we call call that a pretty sizable slip. Since New Years I have been at about 80%. It seems as though every day there is a little something extra on the plate and the weight loss is slower because of it.

This morning I asked myself one question. Can I just stay 100% on target today. Tomorrow perhaps I will have a little extra something but I will worry about that tomorrow. For today can I simply eat according to plan without deviation? The answer thus far is yes. I am committed to seeing through the remainder of the day, eating small meals every 3 to 4 hours and eating from the approved list only. I'll report back tomorrow but so far so good.

My Last Diet

I believe the most powerful thing we do is make decisions. The conscious decisions we make focus our actions. The actions we take shape the life we live and how we feel about ourselves. I have made two decisions that I decided to chronicle here in my blog.

Ever since I hit puberty I have been at war with my body. I’ve lost and gained the same 15 to 25 pounds since high school and it has wreaked havoc on my self esteem and self confidence. I am 41 years old and I am tired of fighting, tired of criticizing, tired of the self-loathing.

I have decided that I will lose 15 pounds between now and June 30th. I made a pledge through the Biggest Loser and when I succeed, the program and their sponsors will donate 14 cents per pound lost, to the Feeding America food bank nearest me. It's not just me by the way. Go to BiggestLoser.com and you can make a weight loss pledge. Anyone can do it and I encourage you, if losing weight was a New Year's resolution, to consider it. By eating less I will literally help others who need it to eat more. I like the synergy.

Lastly, I have decided that it is time I accept my body for the miraculous gift it is, as opposed to lamenting the fact that I'm not built like a fashion model. Admitting this is uncomfortable at best. I have always been ashamed of my body and ashamed of the shame of it. It's a viscous circle that no longer represents who I choose to be from this point forward.

So in the spirit of change, in the spirit of full disclosure and in the spirit of a fresh new decade, I share with you the journey of My Last Diet.