New update!

Well, I'm doing my semi-annual Master Cleanse. That and pretty much diet and diet supplements, and the fact that I actually bought a scale (it helps to constantly monitor your progress when you're trying to achieve something, doesn't it?) may be the only factors responsible for a total of (drum roll please) a twenty pound weight loss since my last report. Unfortunately, I need to lose a hell of a lot more than 20 pounds. But it's a start. What I really need to do is start a steady exercise program, and I haven't yet. But I have been eating better, at least. I decided to post here to add this link: Interactive DRI for Healthcare Professionals. This is extremely useful for calculating BMI, how many calories you should be eating, protein, fiber, vitamins ... it's like having a "recommended daily allowance" label just for you.

Long time, no see.

Well, it's official. I weighed myself yesterday and I haven't lost a single pound since my last post here, as you might expect. It's probably only due to my increasingly restrictive diet that I haven't gained a ton, in fact. For some reason it just seems harder to get out and move. I really, really need to step this up, here.

Milk jug workout

The Joy of Half a Cookie

I just found a new book at the library about mindful eating. I tried out some of the concepts yesterday and I really think they might help. Everyone knows that food tastes best in just the first few bites, and the enjoyment sharply drops off from there. Obesity really comes from mindless eating that quickly ceases to be enjoyable after the initial moments. What if you became a lot more discerning and observant in your eating ... unleashing your "inner gourmet?" Something to consider.

'The Joy Of Half A Cookie' And Other Mindful Mantras For Weight Loss

Walking Meditation

How to do walking meditation

Qigong Warmup and Exercise

Full body workout for women – at home with no equipment

At Home Exercises for Women

Okay, I want to look like her.

Tired of being tired.

So that's why I chose this resolution this year. I'm not sure what to write here, but I know I need to write something. For some reason I think it will help to document this particular resolution and have a place to post inspirational pictures, videos, etc. I know I'll feel a lot better if I actually get off my ass and start moving and get in decent shape. It's been years. I used to work out all the time before I became pregnant with my first son. I was kind of forced to give it up, in fact, because it was actually a healthy addiction. I know I can get to that point again. So here I am. Hope I can keep this up. There are better ways of spending my time than staring at the boob tube.

Here's a site that looks promising: No Meat Athlete (newcomer's guide)

*** 2019 UPDATE ***

I've probably lost about 100 pounds since I wrote this post, mostly through diet. I've decided to rename this blog "Jody's Self-Help Blog" and make it more general. I've still got about 50 pounds to lose to get to a healthy weight.