Getting it Right

Hmmm.... So how to do this right? I guess I'll need to start with a goal. Lose 30 pounds sounds good, and I know I'll feel better too. Not the grand total of where I want to be, but a reasonable sounding start, right? So next? I guess a timeline. Let's say 2 pounds a weeks, so 15 weeks. Drat, that's like almost 4 months. I forgot how SLOW this will be! This would be where I throw a fit.... Why me?!? Why so long??? How will I EVER do this?!!?!!?! AAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

(*deep breath*)

Okay, so sure it's YEARS of not quite doing it right that got me here.... I know.... But really, I'm encouraged by all the support I have. The wonderful hubby and kiddos kept the sarcastic commentary to a minimum as I explained my plan and asked for their help. My Mom bought me a Zumba game, so I can have fun (and variety) in my exercise. My Dad and I had a great talk, and he is full of ideas and support as well. And, I have a few friends who are going to check up on my food tracking (my fitness pal lets you add friends and they can see your entries.... Only a little scary to this chocoholoic!)

So today's status? Good! I came in just under my calorie goal, and got some exercise in. In the morning I completed 30 minutes on the Wii fit doing every Strength Training exercise on there. Then I did my 10 minutes of evening calisthenics and stretching routine from the Canadian Air Force Training Manual. I know it sounds odd... And it's old, too! The revised edition I am using was published in 1962. But really, it starts off at a VERY LOW, basic level of movement and advances every few days a little at a time. Very doable, and only 10 minutes, so I am all over it!