- Over the summer, I basically just lived life and without thinking much about my weight. I worked at a camp which served not-always-low-fat-or-healthy meals and was conscious about portions for the most part (YAY for me!) but then any ground I may have gained during the week I probably drank away during the weekends. Whoops!
- Then, starting in late August, I tried these little shakers from a company called "Sensa." Theoretically, one is supposed to "sprinkle" all of one's food at each meal and the little salt/sugar crystals theoretically activate your sense of smell to tell your brain that its full faster than normal. Yeah, I liked the concept but I am too self-conscious to ever "sprinkle" in public so half the time I didn't use the things, and when I did I was just bad about obeying my body's signals. So another plan in the can.
- Most recently I started counting calories and using a couple free websites (Sparkpeople and Shape) but these didn't do it for me either. I did discover, however, that I did find these very motivational and I love them for their articles and fresh, exciting ideas. I am just not a calorie-counter apparently, because this did nothing for me in the way of tracking. I even food journalled! But alas, back to the drawing board.
So here I am. Mid-October a month and a half after my birthday (my original goal deadline). I was discouraged, maybe a bit disappointed, and rather disoriented from having tried things that failed me....but I am still not giving up. I know what has worked for me in the past and it is not out of my reach. Weight Watchers is running a promotional deal right now, as is the YMCA. I can pick back up where I left off and be successful like I have been in the past. And why shouldn't I be? Here is to living another year of my life working to be fit, healthy and happy. Join me as I move forward, trying to reach my new goal of losing 26 lbs by my 26th birthday: August 31, 2013.
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