Losing It

So I've decided that I need to lose some weight. Actually, a doctor has decided for me that I need to lose some weight. I'm fine, except my liver tends to act up when I gain weight, which I have over the past year (not working out will do that).

So, the past few weeks I've been working out (stepping up to three times this week). And, I'm going to start eating right. I hate diet food, and all of the seemingly gimmicky plans that promise stuff. I'm going to try my very own patented diet, which includes not eating too much, and not eating crap (goodbye Pop-Tarts).

Cooking Light actually has some good recipes, with good portions and (believe it or not) TASTE. I enjoy eating, and I enjoy cooking, so doing it better be worth it. Tonight we had Steak, Pear, and Gorgonzola Sandwiches. Simple to make, pretty tasty, very filling, and easy to make for a quick lunch tomorrow.

As far as sweets go (my Kryptonite), I can have two small Dove dark chocolates, which have some antioxidants and what not so I can pretend they have some redeeming value.

So, I'm basically trying to pay more attention to serving sizes, fat and calorie content, and balance. I think balance is really what I'm going for. No cold turkeys, no vowing to never have a sweet again, just balance. I have feared that I'll lose my mind before I lose some weight, but so far I'm off to a good start.