First major goal

Yesterday, eight months since I began this journey, the scale said 142. i.e.: the "target weight" I set back in January. 84 pounds less than I weighed earlier this year. It's odd... working so long to reach this point, I'm not sure exactly how I feel about actually getting here...

As my post about the last ten pounds points out, for weeks now my progress has been painfully slow. Still progressing, albeit very slowly.

Today the scale's back up 1/2 pound. But tomorrow or the next day, I'm sure it will move back down again. Within a week or so, I'll end this weight loss phase and begin my transition to a life of healthy eating. And that's very exciting to me!

Once I decided it was time to take charge of my own health, I researched a number of well known weight loss programs. I eventually settled on a comprehensive program which

1. Begins with weight loss, using medically formulated, low-calorie portion-controlled meal replacements;
2. Teaches key Habits of Health--including how to eat healthy for life;
3. Propels you on the path to permanent optimal health for life!

I've not been hungry during the weight loss phase. Mainly because I eat every 2-3 hours! Six small meals each day.

Although I haven't missed them, certain foods have been "off limits" during this first phase. I'm on what's considered a "medium" carb nutrition program. Not low carb, but definitely fewer carbs per day than most people normally eat. Accomplishing that requires restricting your intake of certain higher carb veggies, fruit, grains and dairy. All things I love!

For months, I've been intent upon accomplishing my weight loss goal. Knew these food restrictions aren't permanent,  I never really missed any of those foods. This close to beginning the transition to "regular" healthful eating for life, I'm starting to think about things like corn. Brown rice. Fruit yogurt. And really looking forward to eating them all again!

So let's get together. I'll show you what I've been learning, and cook you a healthy, tasty meal!

John