Addiction Update...

My name is Amy Erickson....I am a Dietcokeaholic...it has been 4 weeks since my last Diet Coke!!! (The crowd goes wild with applause) Yes everyone, its true...it has been 4 weeks since I made the decision to stop drinking Diet Coke and guess what, I DID IT!. The first three days were hellascious as I had a KILLER migraine, felt nauseous and I thought I was going to die but the headache died, the cravings have waned, the suicidal tendencies stopped and I am a new non-dependant woman. Ok I will admit that I have had a sip here and there of my sister's or a caffeine-free DC but that has been about once a week and as far as I am concerned, I have quit. All things in moderation, right? I cannot believe how different I feel. I didn't believe people, but I am here to tell you all that not drinking soda and drinking water instead, really makes the machine function better.

SO...On to the next step of my self-imposed make-over. As I mentioned before, we have joined Lifetime Fitness and even Eric has been going at least twice a week. I am so proud of him. I have been going 4 times a week for an hour and I have now lost 11 lbs. AWESOME! Just about back to pre-pregnancy weight. The last pregnancy anyway. I will have to lose another 40 before I am back to my weight 10 years ago. But really I just want to start with another 20.

Here is my current goal: I will continue to work-out 4 times (4 hours) per week and maintain a 1800 cal diet consisting of 50% carbs, 25% Protein, and 25% fat. (http://caloriecount.about.com/ is an awesome website to help with this). I will increase my intake of fruits and veggies and by June 1st, 2008 I will lose another 20 lbs. I know it can be done and I am giving my self plenty of time. Thats about 3 months. I may lose more by then but I have to take baby steps. Stay tuned for updates...