12 Weeks

In the last year I have talked about my goals to lose weight. I was disappointed that I wasn’t at my goal this summer.

In truth the real spark has been some photo’s I took a while ago. While I have made some progress and belly dancing has helped me so much. The photos seemed to take back all the progress I have made. I did a few things, first: I visited the “Self’ website, they have these great calculators that show you how many calories you can burn with 30 or 60 minutes of some type of exercise. Second: I have my numbers posted in my bathroom at my office.

Rather than complain endlessly about what I look like, I have decided to do something positive about it. The diet part I have changed this summer due to health concerns. If I lose about a pound a week in this program I will be at a healthier weight and not have to be so concerned about diabetes.

Third: I have started a program and will mention it in the coming weeks. This is week 11 of my 12 week program. The goal is to keep exercising 3 to 5 times a week for 12 weeks. I can’t say 7 days, I know I won’t meet that goal.

This first week I have lost two pounds. Not that I have really been trying so hard, it’s just the fun of the drum solo music. All in an effort to be ready for my performance, the program I have put together involves keeping up the routine I have been doing so far. Since I already like it and it should be fun to keep up with.

This summer, with regular exercise and proper diet I feel better and have more energy than I have in years. I haven’t been able to do my Pilates and belly dancing back to back on Monday’s like I used to. It’s just my need to eat on time. I will try to work up to that again.

I have clothes that I will look better in when this is over. Things I have not worn in years, but I like classic styles that don’t go out of fashion. If not now when? I have to make these changes and do them now. I can’t keep going on being lazy like I have been in the past. So here’s to the next 12 weeks!! Updates will follow. ;-)