Taking It Off

Well it's nearly the first of the year and I am planning my strategy on "Taking It Off" using the "Curves Fitness and Weight Management Plan" by Gary Heavin, Nadia Rodman, and Cassie Findley. I will be following this plan for 30 days to jump start losing weight. Along the way I will share menu plans, recipes and other tips. I still struggle with planning and organization so this will be a learning process.



In August of 2008 I weighed over 200 lbs and had no energy. (Photo 8/2008 at Mt. Etna, Sicily)



In July of 2009 I had lost 10 kilos, which translates to about 22 lbs. (Photo 7/2009 near Palermo, Sicily. I am second from the right.)


After starting work at Curves in August of 2009, I began working out 3-4 times per week, while continuing to try to avoid processed foods and eat a Mediterranean style diet. I lost several pounds, over 5 lbs of body fat, and 10.5 inches in just under 4 months. My starting weight now is 192 lbs, and we will see what happens over the next several months.