I bought the February issue of Real Simple magazine the other day. I was excited because I really like the magazine. I also love that when I am scanning the mag racks, it is so refreshing to see a cover that is not cluttered with nonsense. It is literally "real simple." So I bought it, and took it home. I read it with dinner and the section that most caught my eye, clearly, was the food section. I was intrigued at the part that said "400 calorie (or less) meals." They all looked yummy, and as I got to the last one, there was a caption at the bottom of the page that said to visit the Web site for a MONTH LONG dinner menu plan. So I said, why not? I looked at it, and was instantly inspired to do something about my nearly-forgotten New Year's Resolution to eat healthy and workout.
Umm.. did everyone see that one coming?? I, like probably 1/3 of Americans, say every year, "I am going to change myself," and then never do. It's sad, really. I know I can do it, I just need a little push. Well, THANK YOU Real Simple magazine, because you were the push I needed. I know that a healthy person should consume around 2,000 calories a day. Well, on a diet, you should consume around 1,000 calories a day. So, my reasoning is to eat a 400 or less calorie meal for dinner, fill in the rest of the calories with healthy breakfasts, snacks like fruits and veggies and eat salads loaded with good stuff for lunch. All while working my tail off in the gym. Awesome, right? Now comes the planning.
As I have mentioned before, I like to write lists. Of all sorts. This includes my much-missed job of creating calendars for my sorority in college. I was Vice President one year, so I got to make the activity calendar every month. It was fulfilling, and until today, I had no idea how much so. I went to the always handy Calendars That Work Web site and downloaded a free calendar. I filled it out with the specific menu plan from Real Simple and picked the days that it is most appropriate with my schedule to work out and, ta-dah!, I am on the track to success. It feels great! I am excited and I think it is because while I am going to be watching what I eat, I still get to COOK! Which is what I LOVE to do! I am going to use my blog to keep track of all the meals and workouts, and in doing so, I am going to keep three of my NY Resolutions. This is what we call killing three birds while one stone. Which is better than two.. didn't ya know?
So, any who, I am proud of myself for finally taking the initiative. I know it's going to work, I am just going to have to have patience and the will to keep going. We all know the eating part won't be hard, but I have good support to keep me going to the gym even when I don't wanna. And when I complain, I know I'll be put in my place real quick-like.
So, it starts on Monday! Come back for the first of many posts about my journey! Fist pumps for February!!*
*Yeeeeeeaaaaaahhhhh!! Jersey Shore's gonna be comin' back y'all! Season Two-- I can't wait for youuuu!!
As an aside, if anyone wants to do this with me, I can send you the Word document with my calendar I made. I know it might not work for everyone, but if you want to see the recipes, you might like them! Let me know by e-mailing me: sugarandspicedc@gmail.com.
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