2012 Resolutions
I’m not usually one for making a lot of resolutions; I have a really bad track record of keeping them, for one, and especially with a toddler the whole resolutions thing has been difficult.
This year, I turn 36. Weightwise and clothing wise I am the largest I have ever been (aside from when I was pregnant). I need to dump some of this weight for a variety of reasons.
Resolution #1: Fit into a size 10-12 by September 2
I’m currently trending around a 14-16, depending on the manufacturer. Ultimately, I’d like to get down to an 8 to 10. I’m hoping I’ll feel better, generally when I lose the first 10 or so pounds.
To this end I am:
- making a big batch of bean soup (2 varieties)
- eating something (a carb and a protein) within an hour of getting up
- planning breakfasts and lunches, with a focus on greens and protein
- starting with soup or salad at dinner to fill up
- Not eating after 8pm
- limiting myself to alcohol one day per week
- limiting myself to one calorie free cola/soda drink per day (355ml)
I have a food diary loaded on my tablet with the necessary calculators. I’ll weigh in every Tuesday morning.
Resolution #2: Get off the zoloft
I’ve written before about how I am loathe to get off the zoloft. I feel better than I’ve felt in years on it. That said, I suspect it is a culprit in the weight gain or at least in my ability to lose the weight I’ve gained.
So before I refill my prescription, I’ll make an appointment with my doctor to talk about weaning off. I plan to wean off and see how I feel, then if needed see about a different antidepressant.
Of course, I’ll be doing other things to mitigate the side effects.
Resolution #3: Complete the Couch to 5K program by March 15
When I did the Run for the Cure, I started the Couch to 5K program and I basically completed enough of it to do the run without dying. This time, I bought the full app, and will be starting it January 3rd. The date of March 15 gives me 12 weeks to do a 10 week program. Hopefully the endorphins created with exercise will help with weaning off zoloft.
Do you have any resolutions? Would you like to join me in any of the ones here (obviously the zoloft thing may not be in the books for you)?
About a year ago, I read about how we were “designed” to eat more veggies than meat & carbs. So I followed that plan for a bit and was amazed at how incredible I felt. Unfortunately, my doctor asked me to jump back on the Bread Wagon for ~3 months to see if I had Celiac Disease. Horrible mistake. It’s been hell climbing back onto the Best Diet Ever Wagon. Essentially, you eat 60% to 80% veggies. Just imagine your plate as a pie chart and ensure that you have more greens, reds, & purples coloring your dish than meat. I lost 20+ pounds in 2.5 months (gained it back with the bread, no thank you very much). Now that the birthday rush (2 in December) and the holidays are over and done with, I’m doing my damnedest to lose that weight again.
Good luck with your resolutions!!!
how are you doing with your resolutions? i’m going to (re)start the couch to 5K as soon as it’s a little nicer out. and the Z – i wonder about that – maybe i should think about going off it…hmmm…