Fitter & Healthier!

I have been doing really well with the weight loss and healthy food choices. I won't post any stats until Tuesday, but here is what I am doing:

1. Measuring and weighing everything I eat (yes - this can be tedious, but it really focuses my attention on portion sizes.
2. Writing down everything I eat. Again, this can be tedious, but it really is helping me make better choices. I am tracking Calories, Fat grams, Fiber grams, and Protein grams.
3. Weighing myself every morning when I get out of bed. I know many people do not agree with or encourage this behavior, but if I don't weigh every day, not knowing this seems to give me license to not care (meaning eat more). So, I step on that scale every morning! Since I have joined Colin's "the-diet," I am happy to say that the number on the scale has decreased daily (even though it is 'that time of the month' and I am perimenopausal;) ).
4. Walk on the treadmill daily! Today I walked 7 miles. Some days I walk only 3 miles and once a week I skip the treadmill. I cannot seem to walk faster than 3.8 mph due to prior, serious lower back problems. And, I did not walk all 7 miles at one time.
5. I workout at Curves 3 times a week (Mon, Wed, Fri).
6. I do an additional 30 minutes of toning with free weights or with Margaret Richard and Body Electric (you can check your local PBS station in your area). I have been exercising with her for 15 years (off and on). She's an inspiration at almost 60 years young!

That's about it for the 'routine.' I even went to Dairy Queen the other night and six of us sat there for over an hour and talked. I got a glass of water - yes just water - and had NO cravings for ice cream. I attribute my determination and mindset (I will not say 'will power' as I don't feel like I have to 'will' myself to do this) to Colin's challenge - Thanks Colin!

Yes, the weekend is upon us. I have an all-day workshop to attend, then a graduation party. I will be running my daughter to various appointments on Sunday, but I am going to stay the course. No Curves over the weekend, and no treadmill on Saturday. I'm off to complete my 30 minutes of toning! I feel lighter already.