I've Gone Blog-Crazy!

I decided to set up a different blog from my original, everyday one, just to deal with my weight loss journey. Or, what I hope will be my weight loss journey. I am hoping that it, and any readers/commenters, will keep me accountable. But be gentle--I'm a big baby. :o)

Okay, so here's the plan. Calorie counting. I believe it's the best way to go, although I don't really like weighing and measuring foods. To begin, I will be limiting my calories to 2000 per day. That may seem high to some, but considering how much I have been eating, I should lose weight at that level without feeling the slightest bit deprived. I will be posting my caloric intake, exercises I did, my current weight, and whatever else relates on this blog. I will start tomorrow (it's too late tonight, and I'm embarrassed to say that I can't remember everything I ate today).

I will, however, start this blog with my current weight according to my scale this evening, after a pasta dinner: 239.5 lbs. I know this is a bit high, but it will do.

My first goal: 230 lbs. Baby steps!

"Before" Pictures:






I was too embarrassed to show my face with these pictures!

Current Measurements:

Upper Arm: 14 7/8"
Forearm: 11 3/4"
Chest: 48 1/2"
Waist: 46 1/2"
Hips: 51 1/4"
Thighs: 30 1/2"
Calves: 18 7/8"