~a new beginning~

I am so tired of making excuses for the things that I am not accomplishing in my life. I need to learn, once and for all, to put myself first. It is my desire that I become the best that I can be...health being the most important thing on my list of things I would like to change.

I have decided that I am going to accomplish this new quest by breaking it down into three phases. Phase One will focus mainly on weight loss, Phase Two will focus mainly on increasing muscle and improving fitness, and Phase Three will mainly focus on working on a complete and throrough makeover (hair, clothes, makeup..the works).

I realise that all of the goals of these phases will intermingle, but I will focus on the main goal at hand in each phases.

Phase One: April 1st 2010- June 12th 2010

Phase Two: June 13th 2010- August 26th 2010

Phase Three: August 27th 2010- December 25th

All of these dates are important to me. I am starting my journey on April 1st 2010. My goal is to lose 65 lbs. I am hoping to lose more than 2/3 of my weight by August 26th, 2010.
I have read a great deal of information regarding weight loss and recently found an article that stated that is next to impossible to lose fat while gaining muscle....that made a lot of sense to me...hence the three phases. The other thing I read that spoke to me is that diet is more than 80% of weight loss success.

I am very excited for this personal challenge.

Phase One:

• I will exercise for 30-45 min 6 days/week (moderate pace)


• I will completely revamp my eating habits. Increased veggies/fruit, increased protein, decreased carbs.


• I will pack my meals to go on the road and to go to work.


• I will drink enough water based on my body weight requirements.


• I will limit my diet coke intake to one/week.


• I will take vitamins.


• I will practice my skin care regime.


• I will practice good oral hygiene (including flossing my teeth).


• I will put my makeup on when I go out and go to work.


• I will stop lounging in workout clothes and only use them to work out in...there is a thought.


• I will wear nice, flattering clothes.


• I will start practicing self praise.

Phase Two: stay tuned:)