The Road Map

I woke up this morning feeling the need to prove to myself that I WANT change and that I am willing to work for it.  For months, if not years, I have struggled with my weight.  Today, I stand up to it.  I cannot allow my body's limitations to keep me from what I want.  I have to take control.  This is my chance to prove to myself that I am serious this time. A blog, a journal, a record...whatever it's use, this is my way of getting focused.

I have yet to get my measurements, but I know my starting weight is around 256 pounds.  My overall goal is around 180, but I have resolved that that will take some time.  For now, it's week-by-week, just hoping to see a smaller number than the week before.  As I get to lower numbers, my focus will shift to my overall health and how good I feel, even though that will also be apparent soon.

If you've ever tried to lose weight, you know the abundance of information that is out there.  I am just trying to put it all together and do what works for me.  I have work out videos, a fitness center membership, a Bowflex, P90X, Insanity, a plethora of workout DVD's, and sports equipment that takes up space in my trunk.  I realized that it wasn't about what I had, but what I did with it.  Today is the day that I stop sitting around thinking about what I should be doing and actually start doing it.

So, what's my plan?  Here it is...

Diet aspect

• eat shortly after I wake up, but no eating after 7:30 p.m.
• eat every 3-4 hours
• limited white flour foods
• drink a lot of water

Exercise aspect

• workout once a day, even if it's just a mile on the bike; I've "rested" for years now, so a day of will happen only if it's necessary to physically or I really can't fit it in my day

So...that's my plan. Off I go...