Gaining a New Lifestyle

I have joined a new gym and started a new nutrition plan. And I am overwhelmed. I have been doing Weight Watchers and going to American Family Fitness since the first of the year and have lost nearly 50 lbs. I feel really good about what I have gained through the process. I have changed my thoughts about food for the most part. I still love cheese and Mexican food, but I prefer healthy choices most of the time and even crave them. I recently have recognized myself in a rut and not feeling motivated. I got out of the habit of the gym several weeks ago (not the first time in my life). I also haven't been following the WW plan very strictly, but still generally eating well and maintaining my weight loss. I have been here before and knew that if I wasn't purposeful at this point, I would fall back into old patterns and habits and not reach my goals. One of my goals is to lose weight and maintain the weight loss with a healthy lifestyle. I want to feel better and be able to do more. I want a balanced lifestyle.

Over the years, I have learned a lot about nutrition and know I need to eat more fresh, whole foods, grains, lean meats, less fats. I also know that exercise is a crucial part of weight loss success and good health. I also know I need more accountability. To gain success in my goals and desires, I have to lose my pride. I have tended to do this whole thing anonymously. So I needed to make some changes. I am now where I started this post, I have joined a new gym and started a new nutritional plan.

I started the first step of the new plan two days ago. A seven day detox. Nothing but vegetables and 3 servings of fruit a day and a lot of water. This is not fun, but I am doing it and hope to complete it. I went today for the second class and things will not be much easier after detox for about 5 weeks. I will have 3 servings of protein per day but only one serving of fruit and 2-3 cups of veggies per meal. I left today not feeling overly confident I can or want to do this. I know this is what I need. Someone told me this week to find balance in all of this. That may be the best thing I can gain throughout the losing process.