Baby Steps

So, as expected it's been a lot of two steps forward one step back. I'm proud to say that I've come up with a "game plan" of sorts and will be doing my best to stick to that plan and then alter it every week or every other week to include more. I think the problem has always been my "cold turkey" approach. Let's stop drinking all at once, eat better, exercise everyday etc. It might work for a week maybe two then I'm tempted and then it's down hill. I'm hoping with this approach that I can slowly change my habits. I don't want to NOT drink at all, but I know I need to decrease the amount I drink and the times. I found an app that I'm hoping will help. (We'll see...) So far they say it's free (Although, I've already been informed I can be part of their "inner circle" for 9.95 a month then another page saying only $1) then the page won't load all the way so I can't fill in my profile and you need to fill in the profile to start. So far not so good, but I'm still willing to give it a shot. I have downloaded the app on my phone so let's hope that's better than the website. The app is: AutomaticBody. I'll keep you posted if it works. I also signed up for "Freshly" Which are healthy meals already made and sent to you. I got 6 meals for 35 dollars. (The introduction rate) It goes up to 60 after the first trial, but the food I've gotten so far is good. I'm not sure if $60 is worth it. Have to see how everything else goes down. I do use Shipt which delivers groceries to your door. I hate grocery shopping. HATE. so this eliminates that for only a few cents more per item. I can definitely live with that! Plus, I can get a bunch of fruits/veggies and no hassle of the store with 3 kids. Yikes. So here's my plan for the next week. Let's see how it goes. *fingers crossed*

* Drink at least 110 oz of water a day
* Walk one mile for at least 5 days
* Make sure to HAVE breakfast!!
* Drink protein shake for breakfast and/or lunch (SuperK/Carnation)
* Don't eat a crazy dinner (Freshly)
* No eating after 8.

Beginning weight: 210 :(
Mood: Tired, sad, tired...really really tired.
Meds: Allergy meds which include daily and nightly with nasal spray, Anxiety med, Depression med, Cholesterol med (I'm 32 :_( ) GERDS med, Ibuprofen for back pain (I have a bad back)
Side note: I've had thyroid issues since I was in my mid 20s, but no doctor will put me on meds bc I'm "too young" although every female in my family has Graves disease. Also my mother AND father's side all have HBP and High chol regardless of diet.... Also some of these meds cause water weight which sucks. I'm hoping to be off everything except Allergy meds, eventually...