This is my very first post! I'm nervous and excited. Tomorrow starts my new way of life. I know what you're thinking.....why not today. Well I tell ya, I thought about it, but I didn't know all the "rules" until this morning. I know, not much of an excuse, but it'll do for me. Besides, I have leftover pizza from last night in the fridge and I know I can't resist it. Soooo, tomorrow it is.
I'm currently 271 lbs. My activity level doesn't exist. I do about as much walking as a piece of paper each day.
My goals are as follows:
*** 120 lbs
*** 22 BMI
My daily requirements:
*** 32 points (35 extra points per week to play with)
*** 2T Oil per day
*** 8 - 8 oz glasses of water per day
*** 8 oz glass of non-water per day
*** 2 servings of dairy
*** 4-5 fruits and veggies
Surely to goodness I can do this. I know I can. All my life I've been overweight. All my life I've wanted to be thin. I've been self conscience and not wanted pics taken of me or to be touched in spots like my stomach. I am going to do it this time. I have such motivation. My motivation is my desire to be thin. My desire for my daughter to have a good role model. I do NOT want her to be overweight. I have so many other things to give her....good things. I want her to learn my good habits such as keeping the house clean...which I'm told I am obsessive compulsive about...or not doing drugs, or always working hard. I do not want to give her this horrible "gift".
So, with all of this said let the journey begin. I'm going to post links to some great sites for calculating points, etc. Check them out because they are awesome sites. I'll also post pics along the way and recipes for low fat things. Enjoy!!
Oh and before I go I want to make sure to say "Thank You" to Tommy. You are my inspiration for doing this. I think you are an inspiration to everyone who wants to lose weight. I look forward to reading about your journey and I thankful to you for helping me get started. I also wanna say "Thank You" to Mike. You inspire me to lose weight by just always encouraging me.