Okay, I cringed when I stepped on the scale for my first weigh-in. My starting weight is 187.4 - yikes! (way higher than any pregnancy weights and this makes two of me if you consider my pre-baby days) I think this weekend I will do the before pics - it might be fun to see the results after 4 months.

My goals are pretty simple. I am not following a specific plan but that may change later.
1. Exercise every day - even if only for 10-15 min. Get in 4-5 good workouts a week (45-60 min). Mostly in the form of walking and aerobics.
2. Stay low on refined carbs and fat. Eat 4-5 cups of veggies/fruits a day
3. Snacking is okay IF I am hungry
4. Drink at least 6 cups of water a day
5. my weight goal is to lose 50 pounds - that sounds like so much it scares me!!!!!

I have started a food journal where I record not only what I am eating, but also my exercise, water intake, and weight each day.

Okay, so this is the plan. I've done it before and know what needs to be done. My biggest problem has always been the motivation. It is easy to stay motivated at the beginning but sometimes it is harder after the first few weeks. I am hoping this group will be a great help with this part of the weight-loss process. We all really want to do this so hopefully we can encourage each other so that we can all make some great progress. I don't think it is possible for me to lose all the weight I need to lose in such a short time but it should help me make some significant progress.

Good luck to you all. Here is hoping for a fun and rewarding journey!