I have known for a while I needed to "get healthy". I prefer that term to "lose weight". Losing something has such negative connotations. But getting something... who doesn't want to GET something? So earlier this week I decided enough was enough. I was going to start trudging along the path to get healthy. I WANT to be there for my kids, grand kids, and great grand kids. The only way that will happen is if I take better care of myself. Because my family deserves it. And quite frankly I deserve it!!!
I met with the dietitian from Slim-Fast while at BlogHer earlier this year. And I just kind of blew it off. Who needs a plan like that? I can just do it myself. But really, I can't, and I didn't. So when they contacted me about starting their 3-2-1 program I jumped on it. The plan is so simple even I can follow it. I eat 2 meal replacements a day (a Slim-Fast Shake or Slim-Fast Meal Replacement Bar), 3-100 calorie snacks, a well-balanced meal, and 30 minutes of exercise. So far I am LOVING the meal replacement bars. There is something about actually chewing your meal that makes it feel less restricting.
I am now a few days in and have already lost 6.2 lbs following the Slim-Fast 3-2-1 plan. Not that I am counting or anything. The best part.... I am not hungry. To be honest, I am eating more frequently then I ever have before. Apparently that helps with metabolism... who knew?!?! The best part, well other then the weight loss, I am not hungry at all. Just when I start to feel a little twinge of hunger it is time to eat again.
My biggest struggle has been cutting out the non-diet drinks... AKA Pepsi. I really, really, really miss it. But I'm told in time the diet version will appeal to me just as much. Anytime I think of picking up the sauce I just remember that I AM WORTH IT! And I can be the healthy, active, and gorgeous person that is inside me just bursting to get out!
I will be posting weekly on my successes, struggles, and thoughts during this long, but VERY worth it process. I would also LOVE to hear about your "getting healthy" successes and struggles. It takes a village to raise a child... so why not for this too?
Slim-Fast is providing me with the products to start my journey. All thoughts, opinions, and lost pounds are my own.