Here we are, Day 1 of the Weight Loss DiaBLOG.
… anyone have some dark chocolate?
Today is not really Day 1, Friday was, but I need to experience it before I write about it, so, here we are at Day 1 +3.
Friday dawned, and I experienced the most dreadful act on Fear Factor, The Diet Episode, I dragged my sorry butt to the scales. What a horrible way to start a day! Rather sadomasochistic if you ask me!
I debated telling you my start weight, but, I know some of you, and the humiliation of having you look at me and guess is bad enough. Once I have lost a few pounds and become more comfortable in my stretched, but shrinking, skin, I will tell you where I started. Suffice it to say, all that had been lost, last year, has been found. And that is a heck of alot of sticks of butter 😦 .
So, here is my plan, so far:
* get weighed every Friday, and only on Friday
(I tend to be addicted to the scales, when trying to lose weight, and I need to work on my obsessive compulsiveness)
* use”My Fitness Pal” app on my phone (or website My Fitness Pal)
(this is NOT an advertisement for the app. I have used it before, and it is an easy way for me to know, not just the calories, but also the nutritional values of the foods I eat. When I use it, I find I will look at the minuscule package of ‘healthy’ cookies for 100 calories, and a large fresh apple for the same, and when I see the nutritional values of each, I make better choices for the health of my body, and not just counting calories).
* walking
(still three bigger (one hour or more) walks each week, preferably on my favorite trail, but added to that, one twenty minute walk each day. The beast is starting to show signs of middle age spread … just don’t tell her I told you, and she could use this too)
* abdominal exercise
(I am still not sure what shape these exercises will eventually take, but my bowl full of jelly must be reigned in. I am starting with twenty-five crunches a morning … before coffee … I need to have incentive)
* accountability
(I am planning one letting it all hang out with you, the reader … heck, I’ve been letting it all hang out visually for all around me for 
years.)
I am hoping you will interact with me. Tell me about your struggle, your successes, your frustrations. Tell me what works for you, what gets you through the times when the torture device is not moving, or moving in an upwardly direction (I know I will get all sorts of lotions, potions, pills and treatments spam now).
I really want to walk this uphill road with others … I’m gonna need someone to push me to the top!
So, here we go.
itsawonderfilledlife 
Hi sweetie pie,
You have inspired me………I plan on walking this lonesome road with you. Since there is quite a difference in our ages, I will have to temper it to suit an old gal.
If ever you need a partner in your walks, give me a call.
Jean
It’s a deal Jean. And really, standing on the scales is the most difficult part … right? right?
I will take you up on that walk offer!
Carole
I will not be able to ‘acutally’ go for a walk with you (wish it possible), but will walk and talk the wieght walk anyway as I can also use a partner in this weight and scale struggle. I am also using the same website and YES its working for me. Been doing it now for as little as two weeks and I have already lost some sticks of butter, but have more to go. Please let me know your email address and I will send you an invite and we can chat that way as well. I am sure that you will succeed and it will be not as bad as you think. Hang in there
Oh thanks for the kind and encouraging words, Esme. Good for you, that you have gotten going! The worst part is the realization that it is needed, and then to get committed … for life (I guess that makes us ‘lifers’). I will send that email to you, and look forward to being able to encourage each other that was as well.
Carole
Hi Carole,
You are brave in sharing…… I’ll join you (well on the internet and in spirit)! Took all of 2 years for that 15 lbs to creep back up for me. Couple of weeks ago realized last year’s summer clothes were quite snug. So I got off my butt and on my bicycle. Tried the capris on today and got them fastened, but definitely can’t wear them in public yet. 🙂 Biked to Salisbury and back few times last week, and around Riverbend & up the road (about 4 – 8 km’s each time out). It’s a start.
Kelly
Oh Kelly, isn’t it a drag to go backwards! Especially when you can remember making the forward progress such a little time ago. It sounds like you are moving in the right direction already! Great for you! Thanks for joining me in this battle/war! Have a carrot stick on me 😉
Carole
Good for you girl!!!! I am rooting for you, you can always join me if you want a buddy through this. I have sure found that it has helped me:)
Thanks for the cheer leading, Hertha! I will need it. And I definitely need a buddy.
Carole
Hey Carol! You go for it!! I’d love to walk this road with ya. I’ll tell a few things that have helped me. I’d say load up on veggies, make sure you have lean protein I’d say at least twice a day and really really limit your carbs. The carbs don’t satisfy as easily as fiber rich foods like spinach, cabbage, and romain. There are many others ad well. Stick to foods low on the glycemic index. I have discovered a type of soda called Zevia sweetened with all natural stevia. It sure help take the edge off oft sweet cravings when they hit. Apples are amazing for that as well and very filling. I love the pink ladies and ambrosia. Make sure you eat all the calories your body needs or else it will go into starvation mode and won’t allow you to shed the lbs… Go for it!! Maybe we should go for a walk one evening!
Erin,
Thanks for all the hints, and tricks of the trade! Love it all, and will try them too. We will certainly do that walk one evening this summer! But, be prepared, I am not a pretty lady when I am exercising … I probably look more exercised than exercising!
Carole