It is time for a Simmering Summer Challenge!
I am going on a trip in August and I have 5 weeks to work on this challenge before I head off to sunny Greece! 
My goal for these 5 weeks is to lose 10 pounds and become more fit & tone. I will lose some inches since June 27th when I last measured myself. I will weigh myself on Fridays with the weigh-in dates being:
- Week 1: July 8
- Week 2: July 15
- Week 3: July 22
- Week 4: July 27
- Week 5: Aug. 5
To accomplish this I will do the following:
- Get at least 7 hours of sleep a night at decent hours. I tend to get off-balanced especially during summer months, so I will try to go to bed by midnight.
- Do not deny myself any food, but eat mindfully and make healthy choices. This will mean having a plan to help avoid eating without thinking. For me this will look like few processed foods and little sugar.
- Be sure to get enough protein. I found previously that if I did not eat enough, I would not lose weight. Keeping some type of food journal is important.
- Stay hydrated. This means water mostly, coffee and tea. The more water the better. Often times we think we are hungry, but really we are thirsty.
- Incorporate exercise and movement. Ideally 5 - 6 times a week, but lets be happy with going to the gym at least 3 times a week. The 6 times can be things done at home - walking, playing, doing wii fit, mowing, etc.
I will add more tomorrow about my strategies and my story to date. How do you plan to stay on your weight loss journey this summer?
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