brandi16's Journal, 20 June 2007

I had that happen the first time I did LAWL. I started the plan half-hearted in February 2005, then after a few weeks of no results I stopped. Then in mid March I decided that I was going to do this. The first few weeks I saw little results, but then one day it just seemed to have melted off. It will come off. The real frustrating part for me was that I would weigh in at the center and see high number of pounds lost by individuals and felt like such a failure. Then I realized that we are all different, and lose weight at a different rate. Stay focused and on track and the numbers will come down. What helped was eating the leaner proteins and avoiding red meat. Even though I could eat out and have frozen meals, I stopped. Then once the weight started to fall off I slowly incorporated them back into my food plan.  

I felt the same way about exercising---not enough time. I would get home, have lots to do and let taking care of myself fall by the wayside. I started getting up a half an hour earlier than usual and started walking 20 minutes on the treadmill. It was hard at first. I was tired but it was worth it after time. I felt less tired and had a lot more energy. I got exercising out of the way in the morning and didn't need to think about it when I got home.