Sometime last week I saw a message on my FB wall from Jorge about his new Slim, Happy Belly diet for women over 40. As much as I tell myself I'm not middle-age, I guess reality is finally sinking in with another birthday around the corner. After reading his short pdf about the plan, I decided it sounded easy enough to follow. It's all about resetting your baseline insulin level on a regular basis and creating 2-No Sugar days each week, slowly introducing carbs, repeat. Best part? Wine and chocolate are allowed daily {see recipe for chocolate cake}. I am happy to report, Day 3, I am feeling better and down 2 pounds. I know that losing 9 pounds a week is not going to happen for me, but the continued desire to cut the white stuff was enough to keep me honest so far.
On the exercise front, I started a new job at the beginning of September, in a building where I am walking everywhere to get anywhere! I am also adding Saturday morning yoga at the Hindu temple back into the schedule and might even break out those Jillian DVD's I got from a friend next week.
My birthday present to myself this month... health and a renewed interest in reaching my weight goal!