My Plan of Attack

I am posting early (at least for me) today because we have a much-needed family day scheduled today and I am not sure if I will get to post later. 

I am, for once, super excited to undertake a new endeavor. I can't remember the last time that I was enthused to have a goal and press on toward it. I feel like this day-by-day approach will be good for me. 

I'm going to post my plan of attack so I can reference it along the way (which God knows I'll need to do) and in case anyone happens to be reading this and wants to know where I'm going with this. 

Even though I'm doing this journey one day at a time, I realize the need for a bigger picture scope in how to take on this endeavor of weight loss and optimal health. 

Since I have the tendency to overcomplicate and overanalyze things, I am making the scope simpler than I might've in my past failed attempts. 

Here is my plan of attack:

1. Nutrition ~ No restriction per se, as in "I can't eat x, y, or z ..." However, I will be limiting those foods, additives, etc., that are sure to make my PCOS flare up. The biggest beast being sugar. I have a sweet tooth that is undying, and I believe my condition causes me to have sweet cravings that are nearly impossible to overcome at times. 

Sugar and processed foods are my targets for limitation. Otherwise, I plan to eat moderately and definitely eat to my Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE). I really like this calculator for figuring your TDEE because it is easy to use and self explanatory. I know this TDEE business may seem odd because, at least for me, it's WAY more calories than I typically take in daily. However, I have researched metabolism and PCOS extensively and truly believe this is the way to go. I have learned so much from this amazing lady in the short time following her. She is truly revolutionary in her thinking and it is so freeing. I digress ...  

2. Exercise ~ I currently work out three times a week doing a one-hour cardio barre class. I love it. I'm hooked. It covers all my bases: keeps me focused, allows me to be creative, and puts me in tune with my body and what it's really capable of. I would like to incorporate some kettle bell workouts as well, with a lot of dancing on the side. Dance is my go-to passion, so I am planning to incorporate it more into my week in an effort to be creative and free my mind and body to explore their musicality. 

3. Supplements ~ I am going back on a supplement system that I originally tried, but didn't really "try," if you get my drift. Meaning, I took the supplements, yet still continued to eat out of control and with no real direction. I'm taking the Insulite Laboratories PCOS System. I chose this supplement system because I desire a natural, holistic approach to treating my PCOS. I tried Metformin for a month or so, and to be honest, the side effects scared me off of it for good. Dizzy spells, no thank you. 

This summarizes my three-pronged plan of attack. I will delve more into each prong as the days go on. I am hoping to treat this as an experiment of sorts where I will learn what works best for my body and helps me to function at the highest level possible. Wish me luck!