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Are you the Turtle or the Rabbit?

I'm the Turtle. Slow and steady wins the race... Lately I really feel like one! Since March. I admit, I got lazy - and I liked it! Who doesn't like sitting? A lot. But as you can see from my posts, I started to watch what I was eating again. Adding lots of veggies and watching my portions. I never gave up, I just got lazy. It was easier. But it was time to get back into it. And... It's working. :) Down 2 more pounds. - Go Me! - It makes me WANT to see those numbers drop on the scale each week. It makes me look forward to weigh in day. Strange, right? So, I gave myself a modified goal. I decided that once I reach my total weight loss goal, I will reward myself with a new tattoo that I not only want, but will remind me every day to never give up on being healthy. It's going to take me about a year, give or take a few months, to reach at my slow-and-steady-pace but it will be worth it. And will give me plenty of time to design the tattoo and save up for...

Back at it - One meal at a time

I am on week two of really trying to get back at my healthy lifestyle. I have not started exercising yet though. I am not comfortable going back to the gym at all. And I cannot wear a mask while exercising (I call it like it is, I'm overweight and out of shape. Exercising for me means I'm huffing and puffing and my face is the first thing to get red and hot. Wearing a mask while doing that sounds like a death wish to me...FYI- disclaimer- I wear one every time I go out in public though) I fear I would suffocate, and let's not even discuss my issue with germs in a gym where everyone is sweating and huffing and puffing. But all that is just me - I am not judging anyone for their beliefs during this COVID time. But, I digress... I've been watching the calories, making better choices, and drinking all the water. 2lbs the first week This week started out pretty good. But as the middle of the week closed in, things got more difficult. I wanted carbs. I settled for grah...