Today it got serious

Ok....so today the diet got serious. Why? Because today the diet changed from a diet to a lifestyle. I have determined that I am 27% body fat. This is not THAT bad, but I want to be about 21% body fat instead. I calculated that I need to loose 20 pounds. My goal is a to loose like a pound and a half per week. I am cutting my calories down to 1670 calories per day and monitoring my calorie intake via Microsoft Excel.
This is going to be harder than I expected though. I do not really have a problem with the calories. I just have to buy the right kind of food and stick to it. The problem I have is with the exercising. Its not that I don't want to its just that I am so WEAK. I cannot even do 1 push-up. Its awful. Not only can I not do push-ups, I can't do crunches either.
Today I tried working out some with my fiance. He was trying to help me do some easy exercises, but all of them were so hard for me. It is just depressing because he can do all of these and I can't. Although he is sweet about it when he helps it is embarrassing to me that I can't do a simple exercise. Today I had to do push-ups by leaning against the wall and pushing myself away. I know though that this is necessary to build muscle.
This may be the first time that I have been this serious about loosing weight. Furthermore, I finally feel like I have the right motivation and enough will power. I took a "before" picture today and lets just say its more than embarrassing. I carry most of my weight in my midsection and the picture definitely shows that. By July 7th, I plan to be able to go around in a bikini and not feel the least bit self-conscious. I am ready for the new me!!


Also, I forgot to mention I had 1630 calories today and ate six meals. I have had several cups of water and feel better than I would if I had ate a huge steak dinner. I love the way this diet makes me feel. I do not feel bogged down, stuffed, and uncomfortable after each meal.

So..today it begins

I start today with my new plan. I have decided that along with working out and eating right I have decided to eliminate soft drinks from my diet. My goal is to drink only water and green tea. Wish me luck because I am going to need it!!

Depressing....

So, today was depressing....I went and got fitted for my bridesmaid dress for my best friends wedding. As the lady took down my measurements I just stood there thinking that if I was not motivated before then I definitely am now......sadly that motivation was washed down the drain as I ate 5 tacos for dinner tonight.

I have to change my eating habits or I will have to get my dress altered and not because it is too big!

New Year Resolution

It seems cliche to even do this, but my New Year Resolution is to lose weight. I am not overweight, but I am almost there. When I look in the mirror, I just do not like what I see anymore.....don't worry though I do not have a distorted body image or any type of eating disorder. I just want to be healthy and fit.

Currently, I am 5' 7" and weigh between 145 and 150 pounds. I would like to weigh about 130 pounds, but more than that I want to be able to run without losing my breath after 5 minutes. I want to be able to do a push up properly. I want to be able to lift something that weighs more than 10 pounds. I want to be able to go hiking and not have to stop and rest every time I climb a hill. I may not be overweight, but I am in no way healthy or fit. I eat junk and don't drink nearly enough water.

So....here is the plan. I am getting married in 7 months. So I want to reach my goal by the time of my wedding. I am going to start exercising and eating healthier and I am going to record everything I eat on this blog for the world to see.  So...I am going to enjoy my last few days of slothfulness and then let the transformation begin.

This is the before....in 7 months I will post the after :)

The good news is that my fiance and I are both trying to get healthy along with my sister, parents, and brother-in-law. So at least I have a support group.