A start....just one day at a time.

Fitness. When I think of fitness, I think of guru's like Jillian Michaels or Bob Harper. Oh wait! That's because I watch The Biggest Loser every week when it's on. I love those trainers! But for a while now, all I've done is WATCH the show. I've not really put into practice what they teach/preach. I'm not what you would call "contestant" material for that show. I only have 30 lbs or so to lose to be at my "ideal" weight/size. But enough is enough! I want to be a fitness guru! I want to have the ability to do anything and not feel self conscious in my body and how I look. Now....how to do it? There are lots of resources, programs, and gyms to join. In fact, I've had a membership to a gym for over a year now and have only gone about 10 times! Talk about wasting money! Not anymore. I need to stop making excuses and take control for and of myself. And I will start... Today. I have many tools and resources. So I will dedicate this blog to just that. Sharing my tools and resources with you. And I will have you holding me accountable. I will share my weight with you weekly (on Saturdays) and my food journal. As well as recipes, my workouts, and other bits and bites that I learn along the way. Who knows...maybe I will be able to help someone make the same decision. So, here are my stats for 4/16/2011.

Age: 30
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 174 lbs.

Breakfast:
2 - Sausage breakfast burritos from McDonalds. (not a healthy decision)

Snack:
1 thin piece of Pumpkin Cheesecake (I was at a bridal shower)
1 small piece of bread
2 Tbsp hummus (finally a good choice!)
6 oz fizzy, fruity punch.

Kind of dreary when I look at it. But if I don't write it down, I won't hold myself accountable. And if I don't hold myself accountable, I won't ever change.

So first piece of advice:
WRITE DOWN EVERY PIECE OF FOOD YOU PUT IN YOUR MOUTH. If you don't journal it, you won't know your calorie intake and you won't be able to make better decisions.

I'm off to eat lunch. I haven't decided what I'm going to eat yet, but I will keep you posted. If I find any good recipes along the way too...I'll share them with you.

Have a happy, healthy, fit and fun day!
-Emily