Day 1

Well, Day 1 went well. But don't all Day 1's usually go well? It's the days that come later that get harder and harder. I ate very healthy meals today and I only had 1 snack, which was a non-fat yogurt. I exercised on my elliptical for 30 minutes and did stomach exercises for about 5 minutes. Not bad for my first time exercising in about a year.

So, I have to admit that I got out a Little Debbie Swiss Cake Roll for my boys today and since they come two in a package I took one bite, then another bite....then quickly threw it in the trash. So, two bites won't kill me, right? At least I resisted after two bites. Those things are a zillion calories & fat grams each.

Oh, and I need to clarify a couple of things based on comments from a few people. First, I don't think I'm fat. I feel I'm very lucky to be at the size I'm at given my age and having had twins. But I do weigh 20 pounds more than I did 4 years ago and I continuously keep gaining weight. If I don't do something about it now, then where will I be later? I have to be in control, and I'm not. Secondly, I do NOT take care of my body. I eat horrible things and I stopped exercising. This competition for me is about changing my habits and being healthier like I used to be. It's also about proving to myself that I do care enough about my body and I can finally make a change without failing at yet another attempt.

Here's my first weigh in. The official beginning weight for the competition. 146 pounds. (I weighed 125 pounds just 4 years ago when Dave & I got married and 138 pounds after having twins two years ago.) For my goal weight, I'll be happy going down to 135 if I'm in shape and healthy, but wouldn't mind getting down to 130 if it ends up being doable.