Here we go! Day 1.

Ok, it's Day 1, and I went to the gym this morning (yay!). I help teach Body Combat there on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and also some Monday mornings. It holds me accountable because the other teacher counts on me to be there. That's why I recommend having a workout buddy. You don't have to do the same workout, just plan to meet at the same time on certain days.

As far as diet goes, the way I lost weight in the beginning was by counting calories. I've tried every diet plan in existence, and this works best for me. I am SO picky, so it's incredibly hard for me to eat the right foods. Instead, I cut my portions and try to eat 1600 calories a day or less. But no fewer than 1200. I'm at 510 so far for the day, and I've done my hour of cardio, so I'm holding strong! Sure, it's only noon on the west coast, but I'm staying positive.

I've decided to keep a photo diary of myself. I'll do new photos every month, so I'll see how far I've come by July 29th, then August 29th, etc. This is extremely difficult for me, because I'm so used to posing to get the best angle. This is requiring me to show myself and the world my true size. While this is terrifying, it's also motivating. I'm NOT going to stay like this. I WILL get smaller. I encourage you to keep a photo diary too, and post them on here. It's scary, but it'll hold you accountable. We're all in the same boat. So, here we go!

Day 1 weight: 179.8