DebiDeaux

We’re off like a herd of turtles…
Got up and weighed in, walked Boojie and then worked out: 20 minutes of aerobics (dancing/walking-in-place) and another 15 of strength training with my free weights and ab crunches and various other exercises. I weigh 153 pounds. Not quite the most I ever weighed but only about 4 pounds off. That was just about 2 months or so ago and I think it was mostly due to a lot of drinking over the weekend and retaining it all. My ultimate goal is 130/135 but my immediate goal is 140 and I might even be happy to stay there. So I guess we’re looking at wanting to loose close to the same amount. My goal for exercise is 30-45 minutes of aerobic exercise at least 5 days a week and strength training 2 or 3 days a week. I am also wearing my pedometer all day starting today to try to attain those 10,000 steps a day. I couldn’t get the darn thing to reset this morning before my walk and workout so I will be content with a few steps less for today.
I also took my measurements and will record them here for prosperity LOL
Neck 14
Bust 42
Waist 35
Hips 40
Arms 13/13
Thighs 22/22
I made an omelet with crab and LF cream cheese for BF. Wasn’t that hungry so gave about a quarter of it to Boojie. I’ve already managed to drink 4 glasses of water. My daily goal is 10 to 12 8oz glasses a day. So here goes the peeing. My first 3 or 4 lbs will mostly be from the additional water probably. For lunch I will fix a romaine salad with tuna and tomatoes and either Caesar or Italian dressing. I haven’t decided on dinner yet but probably a chicken breast and some broccoli and cauliflower and/or a Greek salad. I need to go to the store today and get some ricotta and some yoghurt. On Atkins you couldn’t have those during phase one. Wondering, do you think I can have my homemade smoothie in phase one? I make it with soy protein powder, water, natural peanut butter and flax seed. It’s one of my favorite breakfasts.
You said it takes a while to get your grub ready for the day. So, do you pack a lunch? What do you usually eat?
Oh, yeah, I lurked at the Prevention SB forum for a week or so. I will try to jump in there and introduce myself soon. Also I am gonna start using my blog to journal this diet. AAMOF I think I will copy this letter to it. You can check my blog out at http://www.debideaux.com/blog1.html Looking for this I just realized that my tagboard isn’t working. Bummer. I’ll hafta find the time to fix it now.
Well, love ya much and “Boot in the Butt” right back atcha! Debi