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!