Day 1

Today is the day I am going to keep myself accountable. I'm putting out there my weight loss goals. If I eat a full Hershey's Candy Bar or sneak some of Dawn's awesome Turtle Fudge Sauce, maybe not just some but half a jar's worth. I am going to have that info sprawled across cyberspace. I really don't want to have to report that I ate a 210 calorie Hershey Bar with 13 grams of fat. Was it worth it? Not at all, since the scale creeped up a pound today. I need to stay focused on my goals. So today is the start of day 1 to winning the battle of the bulge. 

What have I done so far today. Eating so far, 5:30 a.m. 4 egg whites, diced red pepper, onion and spinach, 10 a.m. Jamie Eason's Turkey Meatloaf Muffins, some reduced carb ketchup, 1 cup blueberries, 1 p.m. 4 oz salmon, 1/2 cup lentils, 1/2 package Green Giant Healthy Colors Farmers Blend.  Hmmm, I'm starting to get hungry what's next? An apple and 2 more tasty turkey muffins with a tbs of ketchup. Supper, maybe a Sweet Onion Chicken Terriyaki Salad. MMM mmm I can almost taste it now.

Exercise 35 minutes at the gym on the elliptical and burned 300 calories.

I'm having a great day, work is going well, a pretty mellow day. In the works for tonight a little more exercise if I can squeeze it in before my Weight Watchers Meeting. I just joined to support my friend, last month. This will be meeting #3.  I'm hoping this will help in losing the last few pounds I have to go. 

So far I've lost all the weight on my own, no surgeries or magic pills or terribly crazy diets. Hard work, dedication and staying focused on my goals.  The help I have received has been the huge support from my family, friends, co-workers, and most of all the patients that come in to the clinic I work at. They've been a huge motivator for me.  My biggest motivators are my former personal trainer, Ryan, and my current person trainer Luke. They are great support and great motivators for keeping me going and getting done what needs to get done.

Thank you to all of those who have gotten me to where I am today and thank you to those of you who will help me get to where I'm going.