It really hasn't been so bad...

So I've been without soda for six days now. It hasn't been too bad. Although I do plan on drinking some on my trip/driving. Even during the big game on Saturday, we had 3 12 packs that I choose not to partake in. So it's been good. No fast food either. Anyway, if I continue with this, I will reach those goals. Not to move on to exercise. The Foster kids are going home soon, so I will have more time to exercise and focus on that.

Lunch and Dinner on day 1

I had chicken and rice for lunch with another cup of water. Probably around 1.5 cups worth. Not a small portion but kept me content for awhile. For dinner I had potatoes and milk gravy with meat. Oh, and corn too. I kind of ate too much. I had 3 girl scout cookies for desert. Overall it was a good day...no fast food or soda. I'm still working in the other goals.

Day 1....breakfast

I ate an apple and a leftover small snickers bar in my car. Drank one glass of water.

Goal day.....

Weight Loss Goals:

At least lose 15 lbs per month for the first 3 months.

At least lose 10 lbs per month for the next 3 months.

At least lose 5 lbs per month for the next 3 months.

How I am going to reach my goals:

Absolutely no soda. This should put my daily fat content way down as I usually drink a soda or two a day. I may choose to eventually go to only at restaurants once my weight is more manageable and my diet is better.

Absolutely no fast food. I think this is more out of convenience than anything. I simply need to get out of the habit as I don't expect to miss it much. It usually makes me feel sick afterward anyway.

Exercise for at least 30 minutes per day for 5 days a week. The other two days do at least something to get my heart rate going like a longer walk with the dogs. Our labs will like that.

No TV until exercise and to input my other goal, or until scriptures are read each night. This will help in giving me incentive to get things done as I usually like watching a show or two each night before sleeping. DVR's definitely help.

No eating after 8pm. This is a bad habit where I snack or eat more sugary things before bed. If anything drink more water during this time.

Blog what I eat each day. This will help me visualize everything I put into my body. Sometimes it shames me to think about what I have eaten. This may help me think more about what I am doing when I get a soda and some other fatty thing.

Eat smaller portions. Then if I need to eat a healthier snack later, do it.

Anyway, everyone pray for me as I don't have the strongest will in the world. But I know I can do this as it is a good thing for my life.

Can I really lose weight?

Well the whole purpose of me starting this blog was for me to document my goal and progress in losing weight. The time has come for it to start. I have decided that this will start on our 8th wedding anniversary..which is Tuesday. I will document what I eat, what exercise I did and anything else that helps me visualize my goal and desires.

I have come to realize how selfish and pathetic I have been that I have not taken care of myself like I should. I have promised Anna that this goal is for myself, for her and our future family. I don't think I am doing that poorly health-wise per say, but being extremely obese on the BMI can't exactly be a good thing. But I was pretty much obese on that scale in HS too...anyway, BMI sucks. I want to ensure a lot of fun and action packed years with my family. By being more healthy, I can do my best to do this. Especially with us starting our family in our 30's, I need to be more active and ready for whatever we decide to do. Hell, we could be doing foster care into our 50's for all I know.
That has been a really rewarding experience so far. It stretches you to the limit, but in the end it has been great. We will have had 5 kids in our home and 5 kids going home to their dads. Maybe we can eventually set some goal for our lifetime for foster children. It has taught us a lot about life and what some kids have to go through. And why they turn out the way they do sometimes. So it has helped me with tolerance and patience.

Anyway, sorry to blab on. Wish me luck in my new journey starting this next week. I will be posting my weekly/monthly goals on Tuesday.

And Barrry it is.....

Is this just another indictment that Americans are ignorant idiots? I'm not too excited right now about all of these promises from hell that Barry has planned for us. Is socialism really any good? No way in hell!!!

Obama or Mccain...

This election year has been my most involved year ever in politics. It seems like as election day has come closer and closer, the more nervous I get. I just don't get how all of these people are voting for this fraud named Barry. The dude hasn't done anything to merit any kind of serious look in being the POTUS. The guy was voted as being the most liberal senator over the past 5 years. I mean, the guy hasn't seen a tax increase he doesn't like. He hasn't seen a social program he doesn't like. He wants a complete redistribution of wealth!!! Are you serious? What the hell did I do to merit taking my brothers money for my own benefit? I'm just sick of this tax the rich bullcrap. Seriously, how many poor people have you ever worked for? Uh, zero!!!! Anyway, God bless us if Barry is elected. I don't know if these social programs can ever be taken away even if they are shown to be faulty. Look at SS. It sucks and will go bankrupt if not changed.