A new goal

OK, so the first week hasn't gone so well. I didn't gain any weight, that's good. But I didn't really lose any either. In fact I did less exercise this week than before I decided to start this. I have a new goal though, and hopefully it can be attained this summer, but it will take a lot of work. I really want to go horseback riding and there is an awesome company called Rocky Mountain Outfitters that has a "Cowboy Style Horseback Riding". It sounds really easy for a beginner like me and lots of fun. The only problem is there is a weight limit of 220 lbs.

So... here is my new goal:

If I lose 65 lbs by October 1st then I am treating myself to a horseback ride. That gives me three months and on shows like Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition Chris gives his clients bigger challenges than that so it is doable. It will just take a lot more discipline and work than I have put forth, pretty much ever.

I did lose 60 lbs in 3 months when I was doing Weight Watchers with my brother and sister-in-law and going to the gym to either do cardio or kick boxing every night Monday-Thursday. I just need to get back in the routine.

Let's get started

Today is the day. I know everyone says that. I have said it a hundred times. That's why I am making this blog. I always do better when I am accountable to someone and I decided that I need to be accountable to myself (and anyone that may stumble upon my story. I need your encouragement, and your guidance. Don't hold back. I need someone to kick me in the pants, so get in my face and help me see that what I've been doing with my life hasn't worked. It's time to make a change. This is me, all 280 lbs of me:

This one is my motivational picture, I never want to look like this again:

Day 1 Measurements:

Height: 5'9"

Weight: 280 lbs

Hips: 59"

Waist: 47 1/2"

Chest: 48"

Thighs: 49"