Progress

So far 4.5 lb down .. I am on my 4th day. I know that progress will slow down for a few days the key is not to lose motivation!

Second day

Couple of weeks ago I could not fit into none of my shorts I was fitting into perfectly lasts summer. It was probably the strongest motivation for this round. Second day went smooth. Not hungry at all

First success

2 lbs off. I started at 134... had some fun on weekend ehehhhee. This morning I was 132.  I also took 1.5 Hour ballet class last night

Starting again

I got Victoria Secret swim suite catalog, very inspiring. I understand that all those girls are under 25. I never has and never will have body like theirs. The sad part: in my early 20s I was size 12. Now I am getting closer to 40, my metabolism slowing down. It is much more difficult to lose anything. I look pretty good for my age, but I would like to get as close as possible to VS beach body. What I have now: 133 lb of weight. I am exercising about 6-7 hours a week. Nothing extreme: ballet, jazz, yoga, pilates. Some crunches at home. People say that I need hard core cardio to lose weight, but I do not like doing it. I believe to be successful I need to do what I like, otherwise I will quit sooner or later. I brought weights to my office and do some weight “moves” actually it works , just 10 minutes here in thee,, those weights are getting too light, will have to buy heavier ones. I eat protein and good carbs, but my weight is stuck at 133. It is time for me to start my Japanese diet again. I am going back this Monday. My goal is to loose 10 lb. Will see if it is possible in my age,, today and tomorrow, I will enjoy brown rice sushi, wine, cheese. Today and tomorrow. Monday is a good day to start.

Phase 2

Read here about phase 2 of my diet.

Calories counting vs. meal plan.

Some nutritionists say: you can eat everything, only calories matter. If you stay in 1200 calories a day, you will lose weight. Others say: avoid fat, carbs, etc.. Then you will lose.
As an experienced weigh loser I say do both, I did and still do low carb and 1200 calories, combination of both works the best.