Upping My Game....

     ​Right now, I feel like I need some inspiration.  I don't know why but I'm not keeping myself focused on weight loss.  However, I still have twenty pounds to lose, so I need to work through this and keep going.  I'm wondering what might help, and I've decided to change things up slightly.  To this end, we went to a Thai restaurant and ordered Curry on Friday, but it was sweet and disappointing.  This is surprising because restaurants in White Rock must be competitive to last.  People must like this food on the sweet side, or it wouldn't still be in business.   I also bought some truly delicious "Keto Bars," but I think they are throwing a wrench into my gradual weight loss.  In fact, my weight is creeping up for the first time in months.  Consequently, I realize that I can only eat what I make to know exactly what the ingredients are and exclude all other processed foods.  Also, I may need to dispense with my yummy crackers and cheese and reduce my wine intake again.  If I exceed my parameters, I want to do it with worthwhile foods like foods from our Cilantro Indian Food restaurant, which continues to top our restaurant list.  Also, I have added to my exercise routine, including a leg press and stair stepper.   I do three sets of 12-leg presses five days a week.  I'm also using the stair stepper two days a week, but it is so hard for me to do!  I worked myself up to three minutes.  Yes!  I'm only using the stair stepper for three minutes, and it's exhausting!  So I'm going to keep working with the stair stepper and see if I can build up my time on the machine without getting out of breath.  I'm doing it Tuesdays and Thursdays and work with free weights on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  I started the Am/Pm yoga again this week.  I was not very committed to it over the past few months, but I think that it will help me set my intention each day.  So here's to me becoming inspired again.  I'm my own worst enemy, but I am also my own best friend, so I have to keep myself in check.  I intend to meet my weight loss goal, and I'm excited to do it!