Making Some Progress...AT Last!

First off, I have now passed the TWENTY POUND mark! Of course, it's taken me since December to do that, hence the name of the blog.

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 But, in the last few days, with some adjustments, I see the weight is coming off a smidgen faster!

Diet Adjustments

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I caved, and started up with the South Beach Diet, phase one. I know, I know... I said I would not follow a "diet" again, but it works, and is easy to follow. I can cook meals, add one thing for the family (or not), and be good. I'm not generally hungry. I did add a little extra protein, especially to snacks, to keep at the level my wellness coach recommended. And as I've been at sort of a plateau the last few weeks, I thought this might help me get past it. K recommended I change something up a little if I felt stuck, so cutting out grains/starches for a couple of weeks didn't seem too bad.

Exercise Adjustments

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I've been running! Well, okay... jogging, alternating with walking. But it is something I am actually enjoying, and I feel really good afterwards. Most of the time, I practice this from home to a nearby park and back, a two mile round trip. On Thursdays though, while the kids are at derby/parkour, I practice on a longer route, at about 2.5 miles. I am hoping eventually to be stronger and faster at this, and to be able to log 2-3 miles at a steady pace most days. I am not interested in marathons, or things of that sort... just running enough for health and enjoyment.

I'll check in again on Sunday or Monday, after my next weigh-in!

Inspiration for today...

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