DAY 1

"The hardest part of any journey is taking the first step" -unknown.
Well today started with a reality check....the scale.  Everyone has that weight where
they feel amazing.....for me it is below 140 (I go with the muscle weighs more that fat rule and I assume I am very muscular).   Everyone also has that weight where they know something needs to be done.  Clothes are too tight.   You feel uncomfortable.  For me that weight is 160.  150 is when I start really becoming concerned that my clothes won't fit.  I was 136 when I got married and felt amazing.
My goal is to get below 140.  So I got up after an amazing night of sleep (almost 10 hours-I was a little behind) and hit the scale.  Took everything off cause you know clothes adds 2 lbs to see what the state of the union was.  Drum roll..........158.  Not as bad as a thought.  20 lbs by Labor Day seems doable.  Exercise has never been an issue so I biked for 30 minutes at home then hit the gym on the elliptical for 20 minutes in cardio mode (its killer-only cut off once cause I could keep up with the resistance).  That is when you look around to make sure no one is watching.  Then did some weights.  I resisted the urge to scream at the ladies scrolling on their phones sitting on the equipment I wanted to use.  I don't understanding coming to the gym to sit on equipment and read your phone.  Leave it in the car people.  Sorry for the tangent.  Workout done.  Nutrition was in range today.....ate 1297 calories with still having an extra 400 calories if I want to chew my arm off later this weekend.  Pretty easy to stick to my diet.  Did try to eat more protein.  Not so successful with fruits and veggies.  I did drink a V-8 so that should count for something.  Biggest obstacle on the horizon is graduation Saturday.  Lupes, RJ Goodies cake, and grad parties.  Planning to get up early Saturday and do a long run.....just in case I cave at Lupes.  One thing I have noticed at social events......no one cares what you eat or drink.....just yourself.  We will see what happens Saturday.  Took myself to the pool for some UV therapy.  Memorial day for me has always marked the start of summer and there has always been something very relaxing and pleasurable about baking like a turkey by the water.  I was not super excited about my swim dress this year.  Yes it was great coverage, but I felt like a grandma in it.  I vow to get a better looking suit by July and the bikini by Labor day.  Closed out my fitness pal diary by 5pm so that signal I am done for today......let's hope that is true.