Summer Challenge

Okay, I didn't make my goals. Quite the contrary instead of losing the sought 7 pounds, I gained eight!

My dietary goal is to follow a modified "Eat to Live" plan by Doctor Joel Fuhrman. Last year in following the basic plan I lost 20 pounds in six weeks. By modified I mean chicken once a week, fish three times a week, eggs once a week and more whole grain than on the restrictive diet. I do allow 3 drinks a week. It's a healthy doable diet.

My goal weight is 160 with 15 % body fat with 36" waist. I began this recent pilgrimage on Memorial Day at 180, 25% and 40". I plan to reach my goals by Labor Day.

I need to increase my exercise for a total of 5 hours a week. 3 1/2 hours of cardio which is walking or using a Gazelle indoor. Strength training on Bowflex for 3 X 30 minutes a week.

My weaknesses are sugar; chocolate and salty snacks' Cheetos and chips when I am stressed out. I have been STRESSED OUT!