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9.16.2005 8:49 PM \| Link	For most of my life I've always been kind of overweight. There have been a few times in the past where I've made an effort and dropped some pounds, but usually I've just tried to be content with the way I look and not worry about it. Well, recently I just decided I could do better, and in July I really started to pay attention to what I eat and what I do for exercise. I don't think I've done anything that drastic, but I have really tried to make commitments and stick to them! Believe it or not, I've actually lost 25 pounds since July! I've reached my "stretch goal" that I kind of thought I would never hit, and now I think I can lose a little more. Actually, I haven't weighed this little since I moved to Austin. I love feeling more energetic and happy with myself! Of course, I break down and have a chocolate shake here and there, but generally my new look gives me encouragement to do the right thing. Here's a couple of before and after pictures (yes, I picked the worst picture I could find for the "before" look), and here's some of the things I did to make it happen. I play lots more Dance Dance Revolution (and now I can play in tennis shoes on my metal pad). I usually play at least 20 songs at a time, which really makes me sweat and gets my heart going! I try to get in a few workouts with Maya in Yourself!Fitness each week. I'd much rather play DDR, but Maya makes me do more muscle training that helps my metabolism! I almost always eat Lean Cuisine for dinner now. They have tons of variety, they taste great, and they are usually only 300 calories or so! I try to eat smaller lunches - my "usuals" are a nice Jamba Juice, a Chick-Fil-A chargrilled wrap, or a Subway turkey sub. I love trying different Japanese snacks, and most of them come in single serving sizes. This has been a big help with keeping me from over-snacking! I've started eating with chopsticks almost all the time now, since they make me eat slower. It makes a small meal go a long way! Labels: life


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