Why Do What I Do?

I had always been thin my whole life.  I could eat everything I wanted and not gain a pound.  I was blessed with a fast metabolism and I did LOVE it.  So around the age of 35 when I quit smoking and my metabolism came to a screeching halt I put on about 25 pounds over the next 5 years.   I had never exercised and really didn't know the first thing about getting healthy.  I DID know I wanted to lose those pounds.  So here I was, 40 years old 25 pounds heavier than I would like and I had to start watching what I ate.  I really started eating healthier but I still tended to eat a lot.  What can I say?  I love food. So I started the yo yo effect.  I would lose a few pounds, gain a few pounds.  This went on for the next couple years.  Then I started getting serious.  I stopped telling myself I couldn't do it and began telling myself "its all math".  You have to expend more calories than you take in.  I started using a fitbit and myfitnesspal both.  I have worn a fitbit for over the last year and I took off 15 pounds.  I am now within 10 pounds of my pre-35 weight and it is so within reach! I have found I like getting up early and walking or riding my bike.  I'm drinking more water and taking supplements and I feel great. Losing weight and getting healthy is not a diet.  Its a life style change- advocare has helped me adjust to that change.  I'll talk about my first foray into that next time.  Happy Saturday and Keep Moving!