The Beginning (June 18th 2010)

They say for you to completely succeed in losing weight and getting healthy, you should write about it. You should write about your experience, what you are doing, your goals and what you plan on doing. So here I am about to do that very thing.

Why do I plan on losing weight be being healthier?

1- I would like to feel better about myself

2- I am actually overweight (obviously not by much)

3- I have bad anxiety and they say that if you exercise and eat better, it can help with your anxiety

My Goals

1- to lose 15 pounds by September

2- to lose at least 40lbs in a year

3- to have a healthier lifestyle

4- to just get in shape in general

My Plan

1- Go to the gym at least 4 - 5 times a week

2- Drink at least 3-4 glasses of water a day (compared the the 1 a week i drink now)

3- Eat healthier. More fruits and vegetables, no more take out, less alcohol

4- Weigh in once a week

Weight to date = 183lbs

Today was the first day at the gym. I woke up this morning and knew I had to go, knew I was going to go but I just lay there and thought oh i just wanna sleep a little more longer, just a little more longer. I finally got out of bed, though I did get up way before I planned on getting up. The hardest part, just like everyone says, is getting to the gym and walking in the door. Once i was on the first machine, I was so glad to be there. I put on my music and just went at it. I thought I would stay for an hour, then realized that maybe 45 minutes would do, because I have not worked out in so long, i knew that if I stayed too long I would not be able to move the next day. When i was done, I felt amazing! It was a great feeling. But once again tomorrow I will have the same problem, just trying to get the gym.