So here we go! On the road to a healthier new me!

Along with many of you, i have struggled with my weight for a while now, and tried a few different diets. Green tea, metabolife, hydroxycut, fruit and rice diet, and Atkins. I have been lucky with the Atkins diet but it just wasnt for me. I am now on a low calorie, low fat diet, and exercise.

My name is Jo, I am 26 yrs old. 5'6 and weighing 198pounds. Mom of 2 wonderful kids I am very unhappy with the way i look. I carry most of my weight in my waist and bust. I'm soo happy to be here I know i can do this...

Wish me luck!

Day 1 -- March 2, 2007 -------Starting weight 198 lbs.. Goal 165 -----Low calorie diet --- Weigh In Friday March 9

Measurements:

Bust - 44 in
Arms - 14 in
Waist:
above naval 41 in
below naval 44 in
Hips - 44 in
thighs - 24 1/2 in
calves - 16 1/2 in

Exciting day..Looking forward to this journey. I have taken pictures of myself , side front back, and hoping one day i will be able to use these as before pictures! My goal is to weigh 125 lbs. I have a mini goal for this year which is 165lbs

Today went well, I began walking on my treadmill which was actually fun! I wanted to do 30 minutes, but hubby said to stick to 15 min for today. I Was bummed out, i wanted to walk more!

HI Jo, I just wanted to say hello, and welcome you to the forum. I have found everyone here to be so friendly and supportive. Joining this forum has been the best thing for me because when im feeling happy or down, i have someplace to be with people that understand.
Take the best of care, and i hope you find the support that you need.

Michelle

Hi Jo, welcome to the forum. i've been here for two months and i this place and people here are the biggest support in the world. i love the journey i started, i hope you will too
Lena

Just thought id stop in. I havnt exercised today. I am in a lot of pain from yesterdays workout.Which I am shocked because it was only a 15 minute jog.But i am used to sitting on my butt doing nothing all day except for cleaning and cooking, I also painted my sons room, so that could explain the backache too.

Lets see.. I ate pretty good today, not craving anything.

Morning i had some cottage cheese sprinkled with green onion,slice of bread

lunch i had 2 pieces of bread with a slice of ham , and tiny bit of lite mayo on each slice.

Dinner i had a cup of vegetable salad (cooked carrots,peas, potatoe, cooked egg whites with a bit of mayo) and slice of bread.

I have been bad with water today, i had only one glass, and 2 glasses orange juice.

thats all

you're off to a great start - building al the good habits will come - just give yourself time

I have never thought i could have so much energy after working out! I did 35 minutes of jogging this morning before breakfast, still in some pain but not to the point i couldnt get on the treadmill, and make an excuse.

my menu today was pretty good.I am not feeling hungry and drank 3 glasses of water. Still working on that.

Breakfast 10am
Turkey on wheat bread teaspoon mayo. 280 calories
Orange Juice - 110 calories

Early dinner at inlaws 2pm
1/2 cup boiled riced with peas,corn,carrots. 125 calories
small piece of ground pork breaded(not sure what its called)170 calories
2 tablespoons grated beets - 50 calories
1 apple - 75 calories.

6pm
2 turkey sandwiches - 560 calories

Total calories today 1370

Definitely you'll feel painting in the back!

Its great being in touch with others on the same journey. There's lots of help, support, information and inspiration here.

You already seem to know what to do! I know you're gonna do great.

It is great to be here! I dont feel ALONE. Everyone gives really good advice.

welcome and good luck! you seem like you are off to a great start!!

I hope I am! Thanks.. I am just scared i wont lose any weight, but i am pretty sure all of you had the same doubts..

oh yes! i still get scared during my weekly weigh ins. i have steadily lost, but i know i am going to be upset when the week comes that i didn't lose, or even worse, gained! it's one of those things that's inevitable, i'm sure!

Wow day 4! this is usually around where i feel like quitting with my other diets, but i am enjoying this one so far..

I didnt use my treadmill this morning. I have that feeling of guilt?? but i didnt have the time, i had my whole house to clean, which took 5 hours.I think i can count that as being my exercise for the morning. I usually mop my floors, but i decided to get on my knees and wash the old fashion way, and burn some more calories that way.

Still need to add veggies and fruits to my diet.


Todays menu .

9:30am
Peanut butter jelly sandwich 260 calories
1 glass orange juice 110

3:30pm
I was at my friends house, so i had a 2 sandwiches with wonder bread,canadian bacon and miracle whip.400 calories?

6pm
Still at friends house..aargh had 1 small slice of pizza from pizza hut, and one bread stick..calories unknown

Total calories 770 plus slice of pizza.

Drumroll!! 6 full glasses of water!

congrats on getting those 6 glasses of water! only a few more to go and you'll reach your recommended 8!

great job! keep up the good work!