Not really my forte, but let's try at least!

Current mood:determined

As most of you know, I have a weight problem. This is due mostly to my extreme health problems which have lead to not being able to get the amount of exercise I should. Hopefully we are going to change that. I would like to challenge any of my friends who want to lose weight to try to lose with Me.

It is very simple, I'm not going to say you have to give up everything yummy or exercise until your head explodes. I just want everyone to do these 5 things with me.

1. Add some of the following to any of your regular meals (trust me they help)!
a. Nuts (They have protein!)
b. Beans or other Legumes (They also have protein!)
c. Green Vegetables (Pop-eye had the right idea!)
d. Low-fat Dairy Products such as Yogurt or low-fat milk.
e. Instant Oatmeal! (Yummy!)
f. Eggs
g. Turkey or other lean meats
h. Peanut Butter (who doesn't love peanut butter?!)
i. Olive Oil (it is much healthier than regular oil, especially when used in small portions)
j. Whole Grain breads and Cereals (That's not hard, most cereal is only whole grain now)
k. Berries! (Juicy berries make EVERYTHING better)

2. Walk a few extra steps each day. Make time to just take a brisk walk, even if it is only around the house. Adding a few extra steps helps burn off a few extra calories.

3. Drink less Soda, Juice and other Sugary Liquids. This is going to be the kicker for me, because most of you know about my addiction to soda. But cutting out Soda from my diet for 2 days a week, I think will improve my chances at weight loss greatly.

4. Keep a food journal. This is going to be another one for me, because I have problems paying attention to what goes in my mouth. But I love to write, so keeping track should be a little more manageable.

5. Relying on my friends for support. This is the BIG one. It is hard to do anything when no one is standing behind you cheering for you. So, I want to be there for all my friends trying to lose weight and I want them to be there for me.

So, Anyone want to join me? Let's make 2009 a weight loss year for all of us who need it. In turn it will be a healthier year too. So, why didn't I think of this sooner? *shrug* Got me!