Hi, Just joined, and am definitely in the "try stuff for a few weeks then quit for a few more" cycle right now. I need some butt kicking (lovingly, please) to stick with things. I moved out to Colorado last summer, and have a big family get together in July. I want to show everybody how good living our here is for me. High energy, lean, strong. Unfortunately, my junky food habits and inability to stick with a workout plan has been getting in the way. Blah blah, it seems like that's not very unique here, so I'll spare you. One of the challenges I have is that my husband is reluctant to join me in some of these efforts - he's seen me start/stop a bunch of times and doesn't hop right on a new 'bandwagon' with me each time. My plan is to really dig in for a few weeks and then get him on board once I've proven it out. Thankfully, I do most of the cooking and grocery shopping, so I wield significant control in our eating. Our downfall is rewarding ourselves with desserts. Must. Resist. My gameplan for this round: Joining this group - I think the commitment and accountability will help me immensely. Bike commute! When I work in downtown Denver, it's an 8 mile each way ride with some good elevation, so that should help. My challenge will be ensuring I'm working out on days when I drive. A gaggle of work friends and I are training for triathlons, and not wanting to get smoked is pretty good motivation. Um... not sure what else. Would welcome any advice. Also, I'd like to hear what people have done to gradually move to a paleo type diet. Not sure I'll be able to go whole hog, but what were the easiest first steps to take? My plan (which may be really tough for a sugar addict like me) is to cut out added sugar. Maybe allow it just once a week, like a cheat day? I'm worried that this is a really big step for me. Have others tried it? Should I try something else first? Thanks in advance for the (gentle) butt kicking! Aedie
