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.
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