Train the Brain

I have come to the realization that the hardest part of me losing weight is going to be the mental portion. I eat when I'm bored, I eat when I feel anxious, I just eat eat eat. Half of the time I eat, I am not even hungry, I just happen to enjoy the taste of lots of different foods. My brain is always switched to FOOD! I need to train this brain of mine to think differently or just think of something other than food. I really need to find something I can do when I get the desire to eat when I shouldn't or what I shouldn't. First step is filling the kitchen with lots of fresh fruits and veggies. I also got some healthier than our normal junk like chips and candy type of snack and picked up rice cakes, pretzel, nuts and granola. I also did away with all the sugary cereals in the cabinet and replaced then with Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios. I thought maybe if I got rid of some of the common bad stuff and replace it with healthier I will Train my Brain that I don't need all that crap. (I have a feeling I am going to have two very unhappy children in this house until they get used to the new food routine)

Time for a Change

I need change! I am so sick and tired of being fat and always tired. It is time to get serious with my health. I have tried many times to lose weight and only once did I see a major improvement. I used to work out 4-6 times a week and watched my portions sized. I dropped close to 30 pounds in a matter of 4 or 5 months. Then I broke my ankle and could not work out for almost 2 months or so. Once my doctor cleared me I never restarted my routine. This was quite a few years ago. Now I am ready. I can do this (I think)! Today I got up at 5am and went for a walk then after the kids left for school I did 30 minutes of Cardio (can't remember the last time I sweat like that). So I am going to try my hardest to do Cardio at least 3-4 times a week.
Today's weigh in 218.7 pounds.
(I will weigh in every Friday morning)