It is coincidental that the premier of the new ABC show, The Revolution, coincided with the beginning of my own personal revolution, in which I overthrow the tyranny of junk food and emotional eating and reveal the thinner, stronger, more stylish me. At least that's the plan. And The Revolution has been a huge encouragement - daily diet, exercise and wardrobe tips plus the weekly "hero" who shows their five-month weight-loss/health make-over condensed into five days.
We are now at the one month mark, and doing well. So basically, this post serves two purposes: 1. To promote The Revolution - it's worth watching if for nothing more than the fashion tips from Tim - and my new best friend, Nutrisystem. Nutrisystem is the only "diet" plan I've ever stuck to for more than two days and, so far at least, it's been as easy as a life without lemon cupcakes can be; and 2. to tell the world (or at least the 4 members who read this blog) that I will do this. I will learn healthier diet and exercise habits. I have no dreams of being my pre-marriage/pre-baby skinny self, but I will be a healthy, sustainable size.
Putting this plan "out there" is a little scary - what do I say if I fail? - but it's also a bit empowering (for lack of a better, less cliche word). Don't worry, this is not about to become a weight-loss blog where I talk about nothing else and give you bite-by-bite playbacks of my day. I've read a few of those, and they're not my thing. But I will let you know when Marie Osmond and I are set to shoot our commercial.
Whether it's losing weight, reading more books, or some other goal - have your own Revolution! Here's our theme song:
I was on NutriSystem about 25 years(?) ago. It worked for me (-60lbs) and I really liked it at the time. I joined WeightWatchers in Sept, but am taking a little break from it while our bathroom renovations are taking place. I hope to go back in about a month.
ReplyDeleteI tried to watch "The Revolution", but it wasn't for me.
Good luck with your revolution, Tami!
Good luck, Tami! I don't know Nutrisystem, but I know that if you are determined you will be successful. I'm looking forward to reading about how you are doing...
ReplyDeleteI too was heartbroken at the cancellation of One Life to Live have watched it since it first aired. did you know that Blair, Todd, Starr and John McBain will very soon be on General Hospital? Not suppose to be a long term thing but will finish out the storyline I think. I won't watch the revolution, don't care for all these how to shows. There is an overload of them. I have tried to talk my hubby into Nutri-system. Can't wait to see how it works for you! I love the Terry Bradshaw commercial and ask my husband every time don't you want to be pretty like Terry:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the well-wishes, everyone. I forgot to mention in the post that Dave - who's pant size has increased from a 30" waist to a 32" waist in the 29 years we've been married - is supporting me by eating NutriSystem entrees in the evenings so that I don't have to cook. He's amazing!
DeleteToday was weigh-in day and at the end of month #1 (drum roll, please) . . . I'm down 16 lbs. I'm very excited. Thanks again for your positive comments.
I must say, I too was going to boycott the Revolution as way of showing how upset I was about them getting rid of one life to live, which I still miss. However, like you I gave it a shot and it was suprisingly refreshing. I thought it would be another view. The weight loss stories are inspirational. I also seem to learn good information as well. Good luck to you on your quest to a much slimmer you, and don't worry you will not fail. Once you see results you will be your own cheerleader.
ReplyDeletebtw love the book goal, you have inspired me to read more.
You go, girl! I keep waiting for the right inspiration to really kick it into high gear. For now, I'm taking baby steps and trying to work from there. Good luck; I'm cheering for you!
ReplyDeleteI also have a crush on Tim and I've seen parts of the show. I tried Nutisystem once but I had a problem with all of the salt in the food. But there is a diet out there for everyone and it's working for you :) Weight Watchers works for me, but it does take lots of planning time and I don't have lots of that right now.
ReplyDeleteYou're right - no plan is for everyone. I wonder if NutriSystem has possibly made changes in their program and lowered their sodium levels? The amounts on the labels seem within acceptable ranges and they don't taste overly salty, but then I used to dump salt on everything before I tasted it, so I'm no judge. :) Thanks for the encouragement!
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