So how did I do it?

So after the last post, the most frequently asked question was: how did I do it?  First off, I didn't diet!  To be more accurate I made a lifestyle change.  I started really analyzing the food I was eating and how much of it I was actually eating.  I took the philosophy of calories in need to be less than calories out.  So I started to watch portion sizes and really upped my intake of fruits and vegetables instead of chips and cookies.  I didn't want to diet because they don't work in the long run.  Typically people lose weight on a diet, but then they gain it back and more.  So I didn't want to have a yo-yo effect with my weight.

The second thing I did was exercise more.  I've become sort of an exercise junkie to be honest.  I need to get my fix in at least once a day.  I typically walk, dance, lift weights and do yoga a few times a week.  Anyone interested in doing a high aerobic workout should definitely try a Bollywood dance class!!

So between the eating better and exercise I was able to shed a few pounds.