I recently read online that the key to losing weight was not only to have a reasonable goal, but was also to have someone you don't want to let down. I unfortunately don't really have a person in my life that I feel that way about so it creates a problem for me. However, the article that I read went onto say that using a online forum is suppose to fill that role. I'm not really into the whole forum seen so I decided to try it with a blog instead.

While I do want the focus of this blog to be weight loss it will also serve as my place for random thoughts and feelings I'm having as well.

Saturday, August 14, 2010

The Rules

For my first post I wanted to layout a couple of rules for myself to ensure that I know what I want and I what I don't want from this whole experience.

1. Stay Positive

I would love to lost all 150 lbs in one week but I know that is not possible or safe. As long as I am continuing towards my goal I have to remember to stay positive. A 1 lb loss is as good as a 10 lb one.

2. Depriving myself can only lead to cravings

I don't have to eliminate everything I just have to make smart choices and use portion control. I can have a slice of pizza every once in awhile. I just can't have FOUR slices.

3. The word snack is going to be eliminated from my vocabulary

Snacking is a big no-no in the dieting world. I have to completely eliminate it if I want to have a chance to reach my goal.

4. Some weeks are going to be better then others

There are some weeks were I'm going to slip off the dieting track and I have to not let those get me down. I just need to remember slipping doesn't always have to mean falling off. I can recover.

5. Drink a lot of water

Most of the time when people feel hungry they are just thirsty. I have to basically always have a bottle/glass of water in my hands.

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