Time to get serious.

I have let me weight continue to rise over the last 4 years and I keep saying that I'm going to change the way I eat, or get more exercise, but the truth is, its easier to sit around and stay the same.
3 days ago, that changed for me.  I decided to increase good fats and decrease carbs.  The first two days seemed so easy.  I was feeling hungry before each meal and the added fats were keeping me satisfied longer during the day.  I was able to turn away donuts and bagels sweets that were brought into the office for birthdays, and then today, its been a struggle.  I have still been eating well, but I feel like all I want to do is snack. haha.  My goal is to eat this way for a month and to see where I am at after that.

My work family is doing a weight loss challenge again. (they had one in Jan, but after two weeks I got frustrated and quit)  I did end up maintaining my original weigh in weight, but for me that was not enough.  My goal is to lose 20 lbs to start.  I would eventually like to lose 30, but I want my goal to be attainable.  I am one pound into my new goal, after 3 days.  Not bad. :)

The hardest part for me in changing up my eating habits is that I have to prepare so much more food!
There are still a few processed foods in there, but I am trying hard to cut all processed foods out and limit my fast food intake.  I am hoping that this jump starts my love for baking again and for trying out new recipes!  I still like my desserts and breads, but now I have to find a way to make them low carb and healthy.

Avocados have become my new best friend.

I am hoping to document part of my journey, if nothing more than to keep myself accountable.
Here is to a new start on my weight loss journey.  This time I know I will get to my goal.