The results are in....

So after a few weeks or more of putting this off, I finally got around to weighing myself this morning, and boy was it depressing.

Starting Weight: 176
Jean Size: 12
Shirt Size: L and XL
Bust: 36 D

My size 10 and some 8 jeans have not fit me in a long time, I feel horrible for letting things go this long and for letting myself get this heavy again, just 4 more pounds and I would have been back to my highest weight ever. Now I think my goal to drop 25lbs by Christmas is still totally reachable if I really set my mind to it, so for this week here are my goals:

Work out at least 3 times and take a few walks with Bessie
Have a vegetable with every meal.
No fast food unless its a salad.
No pop, just coffee if I really need caffeine.

I have been doing the Carmen Electra workout videos and decided to move onto DVD 2 yesterday morning and I'm glad I did. The workout is more structured than a dance routine and should help me move onto the next 4 DVD's more easily once I get back into shape. I'm considering getting at treadmill or elyptical for the house so that I can have more to do during the winter. I just really need to keep myself motivated and I am praying that I can drop this weight like I did before!

The Introduction

Hello to those who are reading my latest blog about my weight loss. This is just the intro, I will do the weights and measures (maybe photos if I am brave) either tonight or in a post I will have up tomorrow. I am making this blog to track my weight loss progress and to possibly help others with their goals. I've been up and down with my weight for the last 5 to 6 years and its time to finally kick it into gear and get healthy again. I have a bet going with my boyfriend that if I loose a certain amount of weight he has to do something for me, we haven't quite decided on what that is but there are a few options floating around at the moment.

I am not at my heaviest weight of my life, but I am uncomfortable with the way that I look and I know that for my height and body I am slightly overweight. I've had a hard time keeping it under control, but I am determined to stop now.

So here are some of the things I am going to do differently with my diet:

• Start eating breakfast - I have purchased Weight Control Oatmeal and low-fat milk
• Cut out pop - I can't drink diet because the aspartame makes me sick, so pop is out for good. I am going to do juice (100% fruit) and water instead.
• Choosing healthy snacks
• Eating more vegetables and less carbs
• Cutting back on sweets - I love chocolate so this one is going to be really hard for me
• Possibly going to 6 small meals a day instead of three or maybe two large meals and healthy snack choices.

My workout routine will consist of the following:

• Carmen Electra Striptease workout 5 DVD set, I am currently on level 1
• Walking the dog/taking walks
  
• Riding my bike
• Getting myself on a consistent sleep schedule
• Crunches and push-ups on my balance ball, as well as toning with 3-5lb weights

Like I said, this is just the intro to what I am trying to accomplish so stay tuned for more!