ANOTHER Diet?

Yes, I'm starting another new diet. It's obviously not the first diet I've ever been on, and I usually fail miserably every time I start dieting; I usually just give up after a few weeks. Or sometimes just one.... The plan is to actually stick to it this time - and it shouldn't be too difficult this time.

I went to Wegmans tonight and bought all sorts of whole grain breads, a bunch of chicken and turkey (because lean proteins are preferable), oatmeal, granola, and as many fruits and vegetables as possible. I used my mark-out today at work to get green tea (Tazo China Greentips for the win). The goal is to measure everything I eat for the next week to count/control my caloric intake, as well as to limit how much fat and sugar I take in while upping my proteins and fiber.... It sounds a little overwhelming but I was in the store for over an hour just staring at all the nutrition facts. On top of all that, I've even started running again, just to build up my stamina again. I want to start working on my speed, cutting back how long it takes me to run a mile; then the goal is to start working on distance running.

I'm really not looking to lose more weight this time around - I honestly just want to start living a lot healthier life. And yes, everyone always says that when they start dieting and exercising again, but I honestly mean it. I'm hoping that getting myself on a fixed eating schedule that's also a hell of a lot better for me than what I've been eating will help reduce all of the stress in my life, help me from getting sick all the time, and help me sleep better at night. So it really is all about me getting healthier. I also want to get back into the shape I was in Freshman year when I was doing cardio five days a week.... that would be pretty sick. If I lose more weight, fine - but it's not the number one goal. Starting a diet diary is a little scary though.... maybe if I'm not too embarrassed with my numbers I'll share everything that I've tracked at the end of the week?