Step One (we can have lots of fun?)

Okay...well, I'm back at the blogging, with some fantastic news.

Today marks the 2 week anniversary of the start of this fantastic journey, and I can officially state that it has moved along exactly on schedule. It is now only 36 pounds and a Jackass. I weighed in this morning, with fingers crossed...then I thought that might put more pressure on the scale, so I uncrossed them (j/k). And as it did it's little digital tabulating, it showed that I weigh 185.8 lbs. That is down over 4 pounds from the start of this little jaunt.

Now...that is fantastic, and it's a great step in this journey, but I have to make sure not to let myself get complacent. I'm happy with the way things have progressed, and I feel like I've been doing a good job. Now I need to keep up the good work, and not let myself be fooled by a great first step. After all, I don't want to trip when I try and make the second.

I've been pleased with my efforts so far, and I've tried to give myself even more tools to help. First, I bought a Wii Fit on Friday, since I couldn't go to the gym (Sarah had to work, and my mother-in-law was out of town, so I had Tommy, our youngest, at home with me). It was really fun, and my abs were kinda sore from the hula hooping. So, I'll add that to my gym regimen (which totally kicked my butt this weekend...my calves are still sore from doing reverse calf raises on Saturday), and it's just one more thing to go for. Also, Sarah and I went grocery shopping on Saturday, and I got some meal replacement shake powder...so that'll help me with my calorie intake.

I'm excited to say that I've made the first step on my journey to better health, and a better look...now where did I put that Snickers bar?

Just kidding.