Day one...

of my weight loss journey.  So, I'm including all who care to follow along!  I'm putting it all out there- pictures, weight, successes and failures.  By doing this, I'm hoping it will make me more accountable.  I figure if I use full disclosure then I'll be more likely to stick to my plan!  Plus, more support couldn't hurt, right?  Those of you who chose to read my blog and send me supportive comments, thoughts and prayers have seen the ugliest parts of my life and feelings over the past year.  And since I've named this MY YEAR, I figure I'll blog everything and that includes how I'm becoming more physically healthy.  I'm so grateful for all the support you've all given me.  Thanks for your support on this too, because I know you will, you're all just that great and I'm just that blessed to have you in my life!

The Plan
I am going to follow The Belly Fat Cure diet.  It is a low sugar, healthy carb way of eating.  I am also going to limit processed food and eat out less.  Seems easy so far, right??  I'm not usually a fan of "low carb" diets for many reasons.  But this makes sense to me, so I'm going to give it a shot.  I promise to be mindful of getting enough calories and water to continue to make enough milk for my little man.  That, of course, is far more important than any diet!  My hopes are to get lots of good veggies and fruits so he gets even better milkies!

I also rejoined the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium.  It's pretty cheap each month and their pool area is fantastic.  Eleanor loves to swim and it's about time Jonah took a dunk too!  In fact, they have open swims on Saturday and Sunday so we'll be going every Saturday.  The only downside is their childcare doesn't start until one year old.  Eleanor loves it but Jonah is too young.  This is offset by the fact that they allow mommies to bring strollers on the track!!  That's right, in this frigid weather I can still take Jonah for a walk!!  I plan to workout five times a week, getting at least 30 minutes of cardio.

Stats
Now for the hard part...  As of this morning, I weigh 176.2 pounds.  Ouch, that hurt but it's ok because that number will be going down, down down.  And here is what I look like today, clearly not in my Sunday best but I figure this is my typical garb, well at least in the morning.  It's not pretty and I'm not proud.  But, everyone has a starting point and this is mine!

The Goal

Ok, ok so Brook Burke might be a stretch!  Realistically, I'd like to lose 31 pounds and be a solid, comfortable size 8.  That seems more attainable!

So, today's the day.  No more "I'll start Monday" or "But it's <<insert any holiday, birthday, event excuse of your choice."  The time is now, after all it is MY YEAR, right?!?