This Momma Needs a Plan-Week 1 Goals

Although I hate the idea of proclaiming my good intentions online of starting a diet and exercise plan...I'm going to bite the bullet and go public.  For the sake of being accountable and for that small chance that  by going public I just might succeed.  If nothing else, this will be an avenue to vent about the struggles, victories, etc.  And hey, a plan and good intentions are better than none so what have I got to loose except for some post pregnancy pounds ;)

Sooo...my biggest struggle is myself after having a baby.  I quite often stand in my own way.  I have many excuses, so I don't fear making them on a daily basis.  Between working (sometimes a full time) schedule at home and caring for my almost 11 month old son, Mason, there is truly little time to be thoughtful of what I put in my mouth let alone thinking about exercise.  The bigger problem that exists is my energy levels.  I feel much older and much more run down in all areas without a good food and moving regimen, so NO MORE EXCUSES.  Not one.  Just efforts moving forward.

My plan:  Well, I do have one.  A guided one with some distinct rules.  I'm going to skip Weight Watchers this time (our budget doesn't allow for it right now anyway) and I will go it sort of alone.  One small change at a time.  I'm not going to drastically drop my calories or start exercising like a pheen.  I'm going to apply small changes weekly that hopefully will keep me slow and steady to win the race.  I'll start with 3.

Week 1 Adjustments:

1. I will write down everything I eat
2. I will drink water, black coffee or tea only
3. I will set some goals for my first reward date of March 31st

Here's to positive self talk and achieving my 3 goals for this week.  I think I can manage them, especially since the week is half over.

Cheers!