I enjoyed a quick getaway with my family over the past weekend to a popular tourist destination. We did some shopping, swimming, relaxing and such over the four days we were there. But the thing we did the most was EAT! Almost every meal was at a restaurant and we weren't ordering from the healthy menu. We were definitely in full vacation mode, ordering whatever we wanted, whenever we wanted it.
With that said, I am still hovering around my pre-vacation weight of 240 pounds. I'm still down 12 pounds from the start of the plan, so I've got 13 to lose by Oct. 10 to reach my goal.
Today, my wife and I are both refocusing. We are starting a (hopefully) more consistent exercise program tonight and I'm going to do my best to support her while she supports me. I've pretty much been doing this alone since January (except for your comments and support, which has slowed down in the heat of the summer), and it's obvious I need some help.
Our goal is to lose 5 pounds each over the next two weeks. I'll give you updates as we go along. We're going to take baby steps, and hopefully several steps will combine into substantial weight loss.
Let's get healthy!
The Arkansas 10 in 10 program is a chance for the members of the ARBenefits Health plan to take charge of their health in 2010! The program promotes losing 10% of your total body weight in 2010. Beginning January 1, 2010 and ending October 10, 2010, this blog will have information you can use that has been tried, tested and, in some cases, tasted by Doug Shackelford, Information Manager for Employee Benefits Division. Doug will need to lose 25 pounds during the program, and you can follow his journey to success right here!
The updates on this Blog are the opinion of Doug Shackelford. Some things may work for you, and others may not.
The updates on this Blog are the opinion of Doug Shackelford. Some things may work for you, and others may not.
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