Rating My Day With Points-New Strategy

As I've been evaluating my situation, I realize that I must listen to my conscience and obey in order to overcome. I've been thinking a lot about how to proceed and have a new strategy to overcome my tendency to just simply "forget" what I'm doing here!

Success will not be dependent on any strategy, but it is helping me plan. Each day has a possible successful total of FIVE:
1-drink 5 glasses of water
2-eat Fiber One daily
3-eat salad daily
4-walk daily
5-no sugar

So everyday I'll give myself the points earned and then I can take averages each week or month. I love these little booklets and look forward to using them as a tool for my memory. The idea is that I focus on these things for four weeks...next month I'll increase the water and possibly look at reducing calories.

I think what I really am doing here is counting my days. These little booklets represent the next year. I can SEE IT. Ultimately, the whole losing weight issue comes down to dying to self. :)

Saturday Scale December 29

Things could be worse. I was happy to see 222lbs today.

Year In Review-2012

Well, I am six weeks short of ONE YEAR of my first post.

So...I'm wondering, since I weigh about five pounds less, has the year been wasted?

NO, most certainly not.

I learned a lot this year! I spent a lot of time WALKING and I've never done that before! I learned how to increase my fiber and eat a salad-a-day. I learned that I can reduce my cow's milk intake dramatically, decreasing the sugars I consume. I still enjoy a glass of cow's milk with chocolate or dessert, but it is more of a treat now.

I agree with the reality that I'm miserable over 220 pounds and I do want to change that. Maybe I need to set some goals. I really have a strong foundation on which to build for 2013 and I'm feeling ready to close out the chapter of 2012 and start anew very soon.

1. Now that we're past the Winter Solstice (HOORAY!!!!!!), the days will be getting longer again! This in itself boosts my spirits and inspires me to get outside!

2. Set up a binder for daily assessment.

New Kittens!

Well, I needed a photo for this post, so here's a reality shot of me with our new kitties.

I have officially fallen off the weight loss track. I've lost all my care or determination or inspiration about having a new life. I don't quite know what to do, but I know I'm miserable about it.

I've decided to start a three-ring binder with daily sheets to track my activity and attitude, instead of using the computer. I'm hoping this hands-on approach will give me something concrete in which to focus in hopes of renewing my commitment.