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Ok, I’ve been able to go vegetarian since April with no problem. I have eaten some meat to see if I miss it but I don’t. Tomorrow I am going totally vegan for a month. Also, this means giving up sugar and vegan junk food. So basically I am going to go “whole food vegan”. I don’t think it will be hard but then again I am addicted to sugar. I am doing weight watchers and usually reward myself with a starbucks treat but I am fogoing even that. I suspect the first week will be the hardest but I REALLY want to do this and I think that’s going to make a difference.

I’ve been working towards this for many years and now it’s time to do it again. I left a job that I once loved but turned into a nightmare almost four years ago. I’m so glad I did and no longer have that anxiety. I’m home with my kids which I what I wanted. Now I have that gnawing to improve myself yet again. I’ve been struggling with the weight loss, I need to drop 30-40lbs. I’ve already cut out meat, milk and alcohol so next is sugar and junk. So, here’s my list with a timeline:

As of July 17th 2007-

Cut out all sugar, high fructose corn syrup, processed and fast foods and increase my fruit and vegetable intake.

Stick to my Weight Watchers daily points allowance

Walk 5 miles a day 5 days a week (I walk about 3-3.5 now)

Incorporate strength training 3 days a week. Very little for the first month.

As of today I am 163lbs. My goal by August 17th is to drop 15lbs and bring my down to 148lbs. This should be no problem as long as I stick with my diet and cut the sugar. Since I basically live on it now I should see a dramatic change. On August 17th I will then re-evaluate my goals and tweak them accordingly.

I promise that I will stick with this although I know that when I’m in a situation such as a bbq etc I will exercise my best judgement as far as choices/portion sizes are concerned.

I will report on my progress daily.

Well, I’ve been doing so well with exercise etc. No meat, alcohol and plenty of water. My problem of course is that I’m not giving up the sugar and other junk. I am trying again. It’s funny because I never, ever thought I’d be able to give up meat, milk and alcohol. I guess it was just routine that I always ingested these things and it’s just routine that I’m eating sugar, drinking my coffee drinks and sodas. I actually have an aversion to meat and alcohol now. I cannot stand to have it in my mouth let alone my body. I want this so badly with the sugar. Yesterday, I took my kids to the mall and they had dr. Phil on one of the monitors. It’s as though he was speaking directly to me. He said “If there is something in your life that you are unhappy about and want to change then only YOU have the ability to make that happen”. I don’t always agree with Dr. Phil but he’s right. I’m the only one who can do this. So, with that said I will try again and post my progress (hopefully) this time…......

A good day to everyone.