justWEIGHT – Mar. 29 – Week #13 – Day #1 (Day 89 of 365 – same weight) Total loss 11.0 lbs, 41.0 to go!

If you’re still with me, you will realize this is week 13 of our 52 week journey. This is the final week of the first quarter and my goal weight loss by the end of this week is 13 pounds. This will be tricky since I am 2 pounds from that goal, but I can accomplish this and am determined to do it! Today won’t be easy with the 8 hour car ride, but I will stick to the plan as much as possible, get out every couple of hours and take a quick walk for circulation, and have plenty of water in the car. My thought today is “Easy Control”. Control is obviously the key word here and only I have it over myself. The next week will be at home, but on Friday my sister is coming for the weekend. Wonder how she feels about carrots and celery? Just kidding. I am going to take control and make this week work for me.

justWEIGHT – Mar. 28 – Week #12 – Day #7 (Day 87 of 365 – same weight) Total loss 11.0 lbs, 41.0 to go!

Don’t Forget To Eat Your Snacks – I was released from the doctor last Wednesday to start daily walking as exercise after nursing a very badly bruised and swollen knee after a fall several months ago. Although I am right on track with my weight loss, the fact that most of my waking days have been spent “off my leg” has, I feel, hampered the speed. I put off the start on the treadmill until I return home tomorrow as Santa Fe has been a real test for the knee with plenty of walking. I think we have walked enough here to make up for the 7-8 hour car ride tomorrow. I do feel better and stronger already and also motivated to be more diligent on following the plan along with the walks. Pretty exciting. Today’s reminder to eat my snacks is great as the snacks help me stay on track and eat the right things.

justWEIGHT – Mar. 27 – Week #12 – Day #6 (Day 86 of 365 – same weight) Total loss 11.0 lbs, 41.0 to go!

Do Not Get Discouraged – This quote is unbelievably timely. Being in beautiful Santa Fe, there is certainly no chance of discouragement. Walking the square, admiring the beautiful craft of the Indians and sampling foods prepared New Mexico style is exquisite. Nothing like a good buddy to make brilliant statements such as, “Let’s pass on the dessert (noon) and splurge on a Pomegranate Margarita after dinner tonight.” I know she did that for me as she is trying to help me stay on track without actually bringing it up. I’m so glad I have my food guide with me to refer to before each meal, but I am much more thankful that I have such a wonderful friend.

justWEIGHT – Mar. 26 – Week #12 – Day #5 (Day 85 of 365 – same weight) Total loss 11.0 lbs, 41.0 to go!

Cut Desserts In Half – Oh, boy. Interesting that this “today’s quote” popped up today. I am leaving town this morning for a three day trip to Santa Fe with my best friend. Yep, just the two of us to go where we want to go, eat where we want to eat, shop, browse the galleries as long as we want. Sound perfect? It was until I read Cut Desserts In Half! You know, that’s actually pretty good. Where was my mind going with this trip anyway….eat all you want, back your progress up by 5 pounds in 3 days? No, I refuse to go there. This has caused me to think, bring me back to reality. All those “girly” things we want to do will still be perfect as at the end of each wonderful meal, we will simply split the dessert!

justWEIGHT – Mar. 25 – Week #12 – Day #4(Day 84 of 365 – lost .4) Total loss 11.0 lbs, 41.0 to go!

Commit To Improvement – As you can tell, I am just a little behind on my goal of losing one pound a week for 52 weeks. It’s just one pound, but it is absolutely ridiculous because I know the justWEIGHT plan works when I simply follow it. Life is not meant to be a schedule and it doesn’t have to be where food in concerned. This plan just simplifies my time while at the same time leading me toward my healthy goal. Why don’t I do it right every day? Just call me human. Even the days I have none of the regular excuses of travel or social events, I miss the water or give in to a sweets craving with cookies rather than a planned snack. Now you may be reading this and saying, “There’s no way I would follow a food plan. That’s just not me.” That’s okay. It’s sure not for everyone. But ask yourself this, “Am I where I want to be weight wise, health wise, and time wise?” You might consider just a few weeks trial. I think you might be surprised.

justWEIGHT – Mar. 24 – Week #12 – Day #3(Day 83 of 365 – same weight) Total loss 10.6 lbs, 41.4 to go!

Center Your Thoughts – How many of your days have been consumed by thoughts of dieting? Too many to count for me. Since referring to the daily menu and weekly grocery list on the justWEIGHT plan is routine for me now, there are many more hours in the day for normal, creative, productive activity that I gave up during my “dieting” days. Eating has evolved to become a less time-consuming focus into a much simpler process of pre-planned, or at least pre-guided meals. The roadmap is amazing. It is easy to follow, quick, delicious, nutritious meals and snacks, and quite liberating. Right now, after my cereal and banana for breakfast this morning, my thoughts are drawing me outdoors. What a beautiful day.

justWEIGHT – Mar. 23 – Week #12 – Day #2(Day 82 of 365 – same weight) Total loss 10.6 lbs, 41.4 to go!

Be Proud Of Your Accomplishments - I followed the plan, including drinking my water. I already feel better, which may sound a little premature, but today I feel “flushed”. Why in the world do we lose that self control and go off the deep end? I’m sure psychologists have made buckets of money explaining it to people like me, but I am just hard headed enough to know I can get the ball rolling on my own. As I was creating the justWEIGHT plan, long hours were spent developing menus as if it were a jigsaw puzzle. Balancing fats, proteins and carbs…making sure each day contained fruits, vegetables and dairy. As I have mentioned previously, I am no nutritionist, but common sense and the internet provide safe, effective weight loss plans. It takes a great deal of self control to follow any healthy eating plan. Let’s do this together. I need all the help and encouragement I can get.

justWEIGHT – Mar. 22 – Week #12 – Day #1(Day 81 of 365 – same weight) Total loss 10.6 lbs, 41.4 to go!

Are You Drinking Your Water? You can bet your bottom dollar that’s one of the most important steps in any weight loss program. Think about it. Have you ever been on a plan and didn’t list that as one of the most important elements? It fills you up. It flushes you out. I did not do well last week with the water and paid the price. New commitment this week and I know I will see new results.