Drastic measures are in order

I somehow gained two pounds this week even as I continue to work my booty off (40 minutes on the elliptical last night) and watch my calories. I may have been a tad lax with the calories, but I was still keeping them under the recommendation from livestrong.com, which is about 1,700. Months ago, I was keeping them under 1,500. I certainly shouldn't be GAINING weight, but I guess I need to find ways to cut back again.

In the meantime, I am planning a weekend boot camp. Drastic measures are in order to get my mojo back. I will either hit the treadmill or elliptical both days. Let's hope the treadmill is fixed by this weekend, otherwise I may go to the TAMIU rec. I'm going to walk around North Central Park both days; I'm going to hit the pool and swim laps and I'm going to do my step workout.

I plan on eating sandwiches (about 200 calories each), Gorton's Premium Grilled salmon (180 calories each if I remember correctly), baked chicken (about 200 calories), and cheesy rice and broccoli (150 calories). I'll probably throw in some cereal bars, bananas and string cheese to fill in some calories.

Wish me luck. I need a head-start on next week. Tuesday is the fiance's birthday, which means cake will be involved. That's never a good thing and we proved that last week on my birthday.

If you're reading this thinking you need to drop a few pounds, don't keep putting it off. Get moving today. I have absolutely no self-control, so if I can do it, anybody can. And if you have already started or are starting your own weight loss journey, shoot me an e-mail. I'd love to hear about your plan and how you're doing: jdaffern@lmtonline.com.