And now, the news

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First, the good news:
Back in January, I made the following goals for myself-

• To pay attention to what I am eating, and eat healthier
• To lose ten lbs. by my birthday (April)
• By June, I want to again be wearing the pants I was wearing one year ago

By the beginning of April I had actually lost 15 lbs., I was cooking daily, eating healthy and low-fat meals, and doing cardio and weight lifting at the gym four to six times per week.

Next, the bad news:
The month of April was rife with birthday celebrations, beer drinking, and trips out of town. In addition, it was lacking in time spent at the gym. Because of that, I haven't been eating well and exercising the way I was during the previous three months, and I can tell. My weight has stayed about the same, but my mood has certainly changed. I have discovered that by regressing into a mouse potato lifestyle I become depressed, and when I'm depressed I eat crap foods, and when I eat crap I don't feel good, thus sending me into that downward spiral.

Now, the new news:
Beginning tomorrow morning, I hop back onto my healthy bandwagon on my way towards attaining my new goal -

• I want to lose five pounds by the beginning of June

That gives me four weeks, which should be plenty of time. And hopefully losing those five lbs. will allow me to fit into my old pants as well.

Wish me luck. I'll report my progress in here occasionally.