I've been working on my weight since last September, but getting more consistant about it. Getting back into dance has helped me alot, since I love to dance so much. I do some resistance training with my bowflex too, but I really need to add some yoga and stretching to my routine as well. My flexibility sucks.
I've lost 47 pounds since last september and I want to lose at least 30 more. I was very happy today when I put on this dress I used to be able to wear several years ago and was able to get it done up! I still have a bit to go before it looks good enough to wear out, but I'm very stoked that I could actually get it on!!
I try to work out most days, at least to dance. Dancing makes me feel so good. It is something that gives back to me even more as I put into it.
As far as diet.. usually two eggs scrambled and some turkey bacon for breakfast with a piece of wheat toast and a tiny bit of jam. A piece of fruit for a snack later and some chocolate protein powder mixed with vanilla light soy milk. My dinner is usually a salad with chicken or tuna or I do some sort of protein (roasted meat or fish) with steamed veggies and brown rice. I've even done sauteed (in nonstick cooking spray) veggies and some spaghetti sauce over brown rice too, when I craved italian. I eat a bit of melon mixed with blueberries or cherries with that and if I want anything before bed, it's a couple of mini rice cakes. (Did you know they make chocolate ones?)
To drink - I should drink more water, but I drink alot of coffee at work and then cups of green tea. I figure everyone needs at least one bad habit, and mine is caffine. I do like water, just hard to get it in like I should.
I figure if I continue and step up the working out a bit I should be at or close to my goal by Christmas! Some of my costumes will be too large then - perfect excuse for more new ones!
Phoebe