I can see that for the most part, I am doing well. I've come to terms with myself, and I now fully realize that I'm making lifestyle changes, not just a limited time weightloss program.
I need to start eating healthier. It's not all about exercise. I'm trying to incorporate more lean proteins, fruits, and vegetables into my diet. I'm also trying to cut down on sugars (I've already cut out soda for the most part), and trying to cut wayyyy down on salt. Of course I still put it on my proteins, and my vegetables. But I know that I need to cut down a lot. I'm also trying to make more of my own meals. I've realized that I make a lot of processed foods. reason? they're fast, and easy. And with my work schedule, that's convenient. I really like eating the turkey dinners from marie calanders..so why not just make turkey..and some red potatoes..and some low fat gravy along with some greenbeans? Still not the healthiest thing in the world, but it's a lot better than the dinners, and it's going to cut back on the sodium ammounts a lot. I also like eating frozen burritos. I just bought these low fat ones with beans, cheese, and rice. That'd be pretty simple to make. And lastly, I need to cut down on simple carbohydrates. The complex ones are okay..whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. I've been pretty good with that thus far. But still don't like the percentage of carbohydrates that I'm taking in compared to the percentage of protein.
As far as exercise goes..I'm trying to workout 5-6 days per week. And three of those days will consist of cardio; Jogging if possible. Now is the best time for me to get into cardio. I live in arizona, and the weather is actually bearable right now. By the time it gets really cold outside..january will be here, and then I'll be able to afford to join the gym. And it won't be a waste, because I'll be used to working out again. I'm going to try to fit in 2 upper body, 2 lower body, and 1-2 full body workouts in every week.
At this point i'm so determined. Starting now is going to have me ready when swimsuit season comes back around. And that's really what I'm going to look foward to; going to the mall with my best friend, trying on a bikkinni, and actually liking how it looks on me.
I know that I can do this. I also know it's going to be hard. But with diet and exercise, it's more than possible.
i did cardio. not much..but its cardio! 
,but i never quite stick to any meal plan i make,
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