day one

Today I had oatmeal for breakfast and progresso light soup for lunch. In between I ate a few pretzels with yogurt and a rice cake. (I actually love rice cakes, so this wasn't a sacrifice). I took my before pictures, can I just say OH HOLY COW!!! It's way different when you see yourself like that. It makes eating things that are good for you a little easier cuz I'm pretty disgusted at how far I let myself go. I've had good intentions for a long time about losing weight. Well, I'm ready now and my time starts now, I start making a difference today, and it's gonna be GREAT!! I'm at my heaviest I've ever been. I tip the scales at 230.6 lbs. I wasn't sure I was going to write that down, but in order for me to really commit I had to share that. I'm gonna take this one day at a time and make small goals. I'd like to lose 2-3 pounds this week, that's my first goal. I'm not going to think past that for now. I think that goal is attainable for me. Also, I need to go find a flexible tape measure because I want to also keep track of inches lost. I think that will help me with my motivation. I appreciate all the support and I appreciate Karilynn for sponsoring this competition, it's just what I needed to get my rear in gear. Good luck to all!! I'll be rooting for each and every one of you. If I lose weight and get healthier in these next few months it will be worth every penny spent to join!!