STEP 1 - "I Have a Problem"

From what I have heard and read the first step to fixing a problem is admitting you have a problem. So after the chocolate binge I went on over the past few days I am ready to admit that "I am addicted to CHOCOLATE" There I said it, now time to get help. Is there a support group for chocolate addiction?

Here is what led me to this conclusion:

I open my sock/underwear draw to get a pair of socks to go running, mind you, and what do I see hidden in the corner under my socks, an empty Nutty Bars box. Apparently at some point in the last few weeks/months I ate all 12 bars and forgot to throw the box away. The box was hidden because I did not want my fiancee or step-daughter to know I had the bars. What would they think? After all I am trying to lose weight. The next clue is,

 I ate an entire box of this Entemann's cake all by my lonesome. We got this cake as left overs from my step-daughter's school dance. I should not have bought it home in the first place, but how could I resist a free box of chocolate cake, pound cake with chocolate icing. So what do I do instead, eat the entire thing by myself in 3 days. But wait that's not all. 

After eating half of the cake yesterday, I proceed to eat a spoonful of Nutella. There's more, 

Who can resist that damn song. Not me! So what do I do? I have the child run outside and get me my fave Mr. Softee ice-cream. 

I have stories upon stories about chocolate and my life, but I could be here for ever. But I hope this gives you an idea of what I'm dealing with. Anyone know the next step in dealing with a problem? I have to go look it up. 

How many pounds do you think I gained from this little adventure in chocolate. 2 pounds in 2 days. 

1 Month Sparkiversary - Reversing the weight off

1 Month Sparkiversary - Reversing the weight off

Why is everyone talking about Green Tea?

In the last few days every time I mention to someone that I am focusing on weight loss, they mention adding several cups of green tea to my diet.  I did a little research to find out about the green tea hype. Here is some of what I found.

• Green tea has long been hailed in the East (particularly in China and Japan) for being helpful with aiding weight loss and weight management.
• Green tea is known to increase the metabolism, and as a result, assist in weight loss. Green tea can raise the body's expenditure of energy (which measures the metabolism), and can also help with oxidation of fat.
• Other benefits of a green tea diet include
• Good oral health
• Lower "bad" cholesterol
• Prevent formation of blood clots
• Reduce chance of getting high blood pressure
• Decrease blood sugar levels

There are several ways to include Green Tea in your diet. Some ways include green tea leaves, tea bags and green tea iced-tea and green tea smoothies. 

Read more: Green Tea Diet Benefits | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5149726_green-tea-diet-benefits.html#ixzz0uALqZPam

WEEK 1 - I GAINED

So, Week 1 did not quite go as planned. I weighed in yesterday and I GAINED 2lbs. I wasn't too shocked because my eating well and exercising went downhill as the week went on. I started off so well, logged all of my food etc. but as life took over during the week, Burger King (yes I said BK) and pizza came into the picture. I only exercised 2x's last week. AHHHHHH......The good news is that I did increase my water intake tremendously where my body is now craving it. Baby steps, baby steps. I'm back at it again this week.

Here's what get's me though....My BF is loosing weight. WTF..How? Since I have been trying to eat properly (most of the time) he gets to benefit from that, but he's not doing much else. He's plays video games in his free time and plays softball 1x a week. I think he LOST 4lbs last week alone. Its so annoying because if I can't finish a portion of my meal he will finish it for me.

Anywhoo, onto the next week. My goal this week is to loose 3lbs.  I start back work this week so its going to be challenging, but I'm up for it. Going to be counting calories and in the gym 5x's this week. Check back to see how I do. Also, going to start posting videos on YouTube so check out theskinnygirlinme channel for video updates as well.

Coming Soon

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