Stick To It

We are about 6 weeks in 2011 and the fight to get fit starts to get rough.  REALLY ROUGH.  As the weather breaks lots of things happen.  People start going out more (which is usually accompanied by a few drinks).  Holidays like Valentine's Day, Easter and these "one-dayers"(MLK, Presidents Day etc.) make it easy to snack on things we shouldn't.  And eventually the sun will bring out those grills! 

What do you do to avoid the roller coaster that losing/gaining weight becomes...FIGHT!  HARD!  If people like Raven, Jen and Aretha can drop the pounds why can't us "Regular Josie's" do the same?  Well here are some of my tips when you feel like you want to binge...

1. Stock-up on the good stuff...100 calorie packs are good, but you can make your own snack packs.  Pretzels, nuts (unsalted or lightly-salted), raisins (they help you with that sweet tooth) and a variety of fruits.
2. Create a log of what you eat...doing this will help you to see exactly what you're eating, and help you to develop your own eating plan.  This way you can develop a diet that is right for you.
3. Take pictures...of yourself and your progress.
4. Build a support group.  A group of people that will help you take weight-loss seriously.

Here's me after 3 weeks of exercising:

Ok, so I know that it's the infamous bathroom pic but I had no one to take the pic for me!  I am looking to get rid of that side fat you see and slim those thighs!  I will keep you posted!  Also, click on the "Get Fit" page for more pics of me! 

What are you doing to build a healthy lifestyle?  Share it with My Fabulous Followers! 

Peace and Blessings!!