Ambalove--Yeah I know! Really though, when I'm taking better care of myself (beauty wise) I feel better about myself and I'm more likely to stick to my diet! Whatever works.

Bikinibound--I'm planning on adding in flossing here in a week or so. I have always hated it, and really it just seems to overwhelming at the moment. After I get comfortable in this routine though, it'll get in there. *sigh*

So today was good. I didn't eat enough during the day (only about 700 calories) so by the time dinner rolled around of course I was ravenous and ate more than I should have. We went out for mexican so of course I had too many chips and salsa. Even with dinner though, I doubt I went over 2000 calories. I just had some chicken fajitas and a tiny bit of rice. Does salsa count as a vegetable? Because if it does, I had my fair share for once!

According to my dietician, salsa is a vegetable. But gaucamole is not!

Oh yay! I love salsa. Guacamole is another story. Ick! Confusing to me how something made of mostly avocado is not a veggie though.

I am tired today. I don't know why. Hopefully today is a good day. So far I'll I've had is some cereal.

Salsa is actually not really bad for you. The problem lies in that it's usually accompanied by tortilla chips which aren't so good for you. Just put lots of salsa on each chip so that you eat fewer chips..lol That's what I'd do..lol Tastes better that way anyway!

Haha! my bf makes fun of me for eating as much salsa as I can fit on a chips, so I think I'm headed in the right direction.

I feel unmotivated and lazy. I don't want school to start. Ugh.

Guac is not a veggie because, nutrient wise, it is a fat. Avocadoes are mostly just fat and not a lot else.

oh that makes sense.

not much to say. i will hopefully be more talkative later.

Ok, so school started today. I was up at 6am, got around, ate breakfast, and went to school. The teacher for my 8am class was late! He apparantly didn't think he had a class or something. Annoying. Then I went and signed my financial aid award letter, bought my books, and went to the health center for alergy meds. I went to Starbucks to say hi to my old friends and got a drink (Passion tea lemonade...not even bad for me). Then I had lunch and went to my first afternoon classe. Unfortunatly it got out early which led me to a little chips and salsa fest (complete with queso aka fat in a cup) at a nearby local resturant. I went to my final class and headed home.

Which leads us up to now. I just got home, had a pudding, and I am now drinking some quality h2o. In the next 10 or so minutes, I'll be heading to the gym to do cardio (30 minutes) and then a nice little Pilates/Yoga blend class. I'm honestly tired and don't want to go, but if I don't get in the habit this week, it will be harder to later.

went to the class. it was good. also did cardio.

tired. going to bed.

Ok...so I started here, and then left. It was a rough semester, which led to me gaining 15 pounds instead of losing any. *sigh*

So now I weigh 230 pounds. *shudder* This is well above any high weight I have ever had previously and I am kind of freaking out. I have got to stop eating due to stress and start exercising again.

I have to get ready for work now, but hopefully I'll be back tomorrow with a new plan and a renewed motivation to get rid of all this terrible fat I have gained.

Ok, so I didn't come back and post a plan, because I just didn't have one. I have been lurking around the forums and reading some useful information.

Basically the plan is just to log all my foods and exercise in Fitday (I have the PC version). I want to start off around 1500-2000 calories per day incorporating more fruits/veggies/fresh foods and getting rid of the fast food/processed shit or at least getting it down to a reasonable level. Every Monday I will weigh in and take measurements.

For exercise I just started the Slim in 6 Program. You just do one of the main three videos 6x per week according to the following chart.

Week 1 & 2: Start It Up
Week 3 & 4: Ramp It Up
Week 5 & 6: Burn It Up

You also can incorporate the other two videos as you want. Slim & Limber is a stretching video for whenever you feel the need to stretch (I want to do it at least 3x per week) and the Six Pack video is to work on your abs. I think you are supposed to do it three times per week but I'm not sure if I'm going to start that one right away or wait until I'm in a little better shape. When it's nice outside or I'm feeling extra motivated, I want to walk/jog. Twice a week will be good to start with since the videos include lots of cardio along with strength training.

I did the first video tonight. It was tough, but manageable. It includes a lot of squats and lunges which are just what my flabby ass needs! Walking up and down the stairs tomorrow might be a challenge.

Slim in 6 Week 1: 1/6 workouts completed

I will get to 150 pounds the right way!

ok, so i am awake and sore from yesterday. i plan to do the SIU video in a little bit. then I've got a lot of errands to run. joy.

Welcome back and good luck on your renewed efforts!

Ok, so here are my before Slim in 6 Stats and Photos! Hopefully I will see results soon.

Weight: 230
Body Fat: 39%

Bust: 42
Ribcage: 36
Waist: 37
Lovehandles: 46
Booty: 49.5
Thigh: 31
Calf: 17
Neck: 14
Bicep: 14.5

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...ne-/group1.jpg

this afternoon i did Start it Up and Slim & Limber.

my legs are sore already! i take that as a good sign things are working!