2010 "New Outlook"

So, for 2010 I have FINALLY taken the step I need to take, to live a healthy life. It's a slow start, but something I can do. See, I am a person that if I know I will not succeed, I won't even try.

In December, Liz sent me an e-mail telling me about this website called, CalorieCount.com... Basically it's the same format as WW but free... The website has opened my eyes, to the fact that all the foods I have been consuming are HIGH in calories with little to NO nutrition. I am able to set a my goal weight and get a REALISTIC time frame of when I will be able to reach that goal... So my goal weight is 200 and will hopefully be achieved in June of 2011... Knowing that as long as I eat healthy and cut down on all the bad foods, I know I can achieve my goal... Having the my girls working on this with me, makes this that much easier to stay on track..

Below is a copy of my entry in our CalorieCounter group forum...

Well so far my average grade since we started is a B... YEAH... How sad that from Dec. 29th to Jan. 4th, my nutrition was so bad, that I was getting a grade. Now that I know how to get a good grades on this thing, it's another motivator...

Yesterday I was telling Liz, some days are "Taste Days" and some days are "Healthy Days"... Taste Days are days that you just need to satisfy your taste buds.. Yes you may consume high calorie foods, but as long as you keep in mind that it's a taste day, then you have to work extra hard that day to burn more.. Healthy Days are my good days. On my healthy days my calorie counts are low and my Nutrition grade is at a B average.

I also took the "what kind of eater are you" quiz... I learned that I am a FUNCTIONAL EATER, I only eat things that are easy to prepare. Now that I know that about myself, I will take the time to look for good foods to eat, rather than what is convenient to get to... Well hope everyone else is doing good...