Day 1 of Diet and Training

Wow, I can't believe we are actually starting today. I am really pumped about these next few months. First of all, I would just like to say thanks to all of our friends and family who are encouraging, supporting and praying for us. We really appreciate it.

School started for Margie and I today and Anna started her new Co-op job today. We all have a lot going on but it is nice to have Margie and Anna as accountability partners. Today I weighed myself and was OBVIOUSLY not happy with what I saw but I didn't let it get me down. I know that I can do this. I know that I can lose the weight. I have two best friends who are going to do it with me and I am so blessed to share this experience with them. :)

Today, I started my diet. I am doing the South Beach Diet. The first two weeks basically allow greens and lean meats. This morning I ate scrambled eggs, salsa and lean bacon. For lunch I made a phase 1 recipe from the South Beach Diet Cookbook called Mexican Chicken soup. It turned out really well! I made four servings of it so I could reheat it throughout the week to save me some time. Tonight I will be eating balsamic salmon and a salad. So even though it is only Day 1, I can say that my diet has been great so far. I love cooking, it's just hard to find time.

Along with the plan Margie previously mentioned, I am also doing a 12 week weight loss training program from about.com. Today is interval training. I am heading to the rec now to do my workout. Tonight I will be getting to bed early because Margie and I are getting up at 7:30 tomorrow to run outside. Wish us luck!

-Dayna