Starting Again

Although I stopped this diet plan in May 2009 it has remained my favorite diet plan ever. That's because it's not so much of a diet plan as it is a personal chef. I don't know how to cook many things but I love flavorful dishes. I also like variety. And this program provides that.

I am still in the same position that I was when I originally started and I weigh even more now. And since it has been over 1 1/2 years it is clear that I still need some help. Since the last time I tried this program I have of course tried to lose weight. I have done a fast called "The Daniel Fast" but that was for church so it wasn't something that I stuck to long term. I did it twice and they were 40 days each and while I did lose weight it was not a plan that is for life. I have tried to make healthy choices and I have actually lost a bit of weight but I am not losing steadily and I am not consistent. I felt so good while on the fast that it made me want to get back to eating properly and working out. My number one goal is always to lose weight honestly. But I do want to be healthy, feel healthy, ward off diseases, lower my blood pressure, etc.

I decided to do the 40 day Daniel Fast starting September 1 because August was really busy with birthday fun. And I finished October 10. I lost 13lbs and felt wonderful. But when it was over I went back to my old eating habits immediately. The fast has only been over a few weeks but I don't want to go backwards. So instead of giving myself time to totally fall off the wagon, waiting until after Halloween, after Thanskgiving, after Christmas, after New Years, or for the real procrastinator, after Valentines day, lol, I decided to start now. No sense in waiting for the new year to roll around to start a plan. As much as I love the holiday meals and festivities I will have to live through them for the rest of my life so why not start now.

One thing that I just remembered is that I couldn't really afford the plan and that is another reason I cancelled it. I was in between jobs and because I wasn't sticking to the plan 100% I just felt I couldn't afford to splurge on it. Thankfully I am in a better position now and I am looking forward to beginning.