1st Weigh In

So I’m effectively starting over as of Tuesday so I’m calling this my first weigh in.  Deal with it.

Beginning weight: 261 lbs
Today’s Weight:     256.4 lbs
Result:                     -4.6 lbs

Needless to say that I am really happy with this.  I know that every time I “start” a diet I lose quite a bit the first week, and I know that it is water weight, but I actually *feel* thinner this time.  I feel like I’m heading in the right direction, instead of just going through the motions.

I think the turning point right now is exercise.  I have worked out every day since the restart.  Nothing hardcore at all, just light aerobic activity.  On Tuesday and Thursday I did the “Burn” portion of the Learn and Burn Turbo Jam DVD, (more on TJ later) and on Wednesday and Friday (today) I did a simple brisk 20 minute walk on my lunch break.  It’s not like I’m burning a thousand calories, but Dr Atkins did state in his book that Exercise is Non-Negotiable!  I think every little step I take helps, and that is also something that has been missing from my diet every time I have restarted.

So now more about Turbo Jam.  This was a work out craze that came out quite a few years back led by Chalene Johnson.  It’s a lot like kickboxing I guess.  I bought the DVD’s years ago and I remember really enjoying them whenever I would use them.  They are intense but they FUN!  Plus they have this awesome timer thing that slides across the screen that really helps me to keep going when I see there are only a few minutes left of each “session”.

I have no idea what became of the old DVD’s but I recently sought them out online and was able to obtain another set.  I’m happy to report they are just as fun as ever, and this time I plan on getting past the “Learn and Burn” and “20 Minute” workout to actually utilizing the more intense and longer workouts.

I did learn how completely out of shape I am after just one session of the Learn and Burn.   I felt muscles I didn’t know existed!

Anyhoo, that is my progress for now.  I’ll update more later.

*hugs*