Day One of My New Life

This is the first day of my new way of life. Notice I do not use the word 'diet'. Diets are things you start and stop. I've been on diets before. I've dropped pounds, a lot of pounds, but when I get off the diet, the pounds get back on. So no more dieting.

Today I start a new life style. If you've ever used the Prism Weight Loss program, you'll know what specific steps I'm taking. But this time, I'm making it permanent.

I'm going to chronicle my progress through this blog. Today is Tuesday, August 25, 2009. My scale reported 315 pounds this morning. That's 95 pounds more than I want to weigh. My goal is 220 pounds. And I want to get there in 180 days! That's a short amount of time, but I find that for me, setting such a goal forces me to commit, and focuses my activities. So, if I stick to my plan, work hard and focus on my goal, on February 21, 2010, I should weigh 220 pounds.

To achieve my goal I'm going to do the following:

• Measure all of the foods I eat.
• Keep an accurate record of all my calories.
• Cut my caloric intake to 1500 - 1800 calories per day.
• Journal my progress through this daily blog.
• Eliminate all refined sugars and artificial sweeteners.
• Reduce saturated fat intake.
• Eat healthy foods.
• Drink at least 64 ounces of water per day.
• Reduce sodium intake.
• Exercise daily.
• Remain accountable to my program leader.
• Help other people achieve their weight loss goals.

If you are reading this, then I've probably invited you to read my blog, if not, you've found your way here by accident. In any case, I hope what you find here is a blessing to you. Please feel free to leave a comment.

Thanks,


Brett