I won't pack on the pounds!

"Life is a journey, not a destination... ". I keep telling myself, "I won't pack on the pounds this winter!" How do I plan to achieve this, when every "diet" and every plan have failed? The Ten Commandments of Dieting, that's how!

1. I will promise to practice better portion control.
2. I will walk for 30 minutes every night so fast that I can't hold a conversation with my walking partner.
3. I plan to fidget-cize as I call it most of the day. (You know tap your foot, wiggle your fingers, etc.)
4. I will chew gum when I am hungry between meals.
5. I will not deny myself a food, I just won't eat as much of it.
6. I will drink more water!
7. I won't be lazy when parking at the store. I will park further away so that I can walk more.
8. I will make a food diary like the one I started on Self.com.
9. I will use weights to build muscle, which burns the fat faster.
10. I will believe in myself, not belittle myself, make excuses, or give up when I make one tiny mistake.
    

I think I can succeed! Can You?? Willpower baby! 

Starting weight on October 10th 2008: 141 lbs ( I am 5'1")

JamieLan