The Tipping Point Diet

I had one of those moments today. You know what I’m talking about, that uh-oh moment you have when you see a picture of yourself and realize you’ve let yourself go a little more then you had thought. I have tons of excuses for why this is as it is, but you know what? I just don’t care — excuses/real reasons or not, I am going to make some big changes in my life.

In terms of diet — I need permanent change as well as an approach that will get me to a stable weight and exercise level. I no longer believe in diet books or diet gurus. This time I am going to make myself an expert and I am going to depend on myself to make the changes that need to be made.

Thus – what I am calling the tipping point diet. I will be making one change at a time. When I have mastered one change, I will add another and at some point I will have to reach the tipping point and finally see my body and health moving in the direction I want it to be. The initial changes will be more drastic/less long term, but as I get closer to my ideal health point, I will revise some of them to be more livable over the rest of my lifetime.

I started with one a few weeks ago and have been happy with my progress so far. If anyone wants to join me in doing this along the way I would welcome fellow tippers! I’ll be updating you as I create new goals for myself. Wish me luck!

Goal Numero Uno – No eating out – no restaurants, no fast food, no food from booths at fairs, Starbucks is still allowed.

Like I said, I’ve been doing this for a few weeks, even when I really don’t want to cook and I love the results — I am saving money and loosing a little of the pudge. I’m thinking about the next thing to add to the list — I have a sneaking suspicion it will have to do with exercise.