Introduction & Reduction

I've decided to start a blog because I've been on here reading friend's blogs for some time now and I really enjoy the online journal as a way of communicating and sharing, and yes, sometimes venting. So, that being said, I hope you enjoy!

When 2011 started, I had two resolutions: the one I always have (get healthy!) and to find a new job. Well, I found a new job almost immediately and started at the end of January. It all happened insanely fast and now that I finally feel settled in my new position, I am ready to tackle "getting healthy." This is always one of my goals and I never follow through for more than maybe a month. I just turned 29 so my thirties are fast approaching and I feel like everything is right with the world except for the way that I eat and exercise. That is to say that my dieting is sporadic and my exercising is non-existent.

I am choosing to do the Abs Diet because it stresses the importance of a well balanced meal rather than cutting certain foods out of your diet, such as carbohydrates or all fatty foods. I also like the focus on portion control and making sure you eat a lot throughout the day by incorporating snacks into your schedule. The idea is to keep yourself from getting too hungry so you don't gorge later. This diet sounds pretty perfect for me since I am not as focused on losing weight, but really just want to eat better to improve my health and energy. But looking better naked is always nice too : ).

I've been reading through the book and am going to go grocery shopping tonight so that I can start right in with the diet tomorrow or Wednesday. They don't make you start the exercise plan until the third week in so I'm not focusing on that just yet. And honestly, I do terrible with exercise plans so I may go my own route there and just start slow by walking to and from work and getting back into yoga. My biggest challenge is definitely going to be with my work schedule. I travel about every other month for work and it's always hardest to eat healthy when out and about.

Now that I've told the whole world about my healthy eating plans, maybe it'll be just the motivation I need to follow through. Wish me luck!