Day 1 - a new beginning!

Me now...eeeeewwww
Me at around 16 I think...I thought I was so fat back then! This is my weight goal...around 160lbs. No one believes me when I tell them I used to have NO BOOBS...here's the proof people! LOL

So, today is the day, the day I start my detox/weight program and a new beginning. I barely slept last night because I was filled with excitement and anticipation. Up earlier than usual, I'm feeling great already and can't wait to start the day. I've gotta say, I'm NOT a morning person by any means, and I never feel "good" when I wake up. However, today is different, I feel like I want to go for a walk or excercise, which is NEVER the case. I just want to start being active and give this everything I've got. Now, maybe it's just because it's the first day and I'm excited to see how much I'll lose, but I just have to remember to keep motivated and have willpower, which I lack most days.

I'd like to keep everyone as updated as possible so here I'll post my weight and inches, at least every week. I never tell people how much I weigh, because the truth is I'm ashamed (who wouldn't be?), but I won't weight this much for very long...so here goes nothin!

Starting weight = 264.2 lbs
Goal weight = 160

Measurements:
Chest (no bra) 54.5 inches
Waist 45.5 inches
Hips 49.75 inches
Right thigh 33.25 inches
Right bicep 14.5 inches

I don't want to say I'm happy about my start weight, but it's 10lbs less than I thought I weighed and 20lbs less than I was last year...so I must've been doing something good....right?? LOL! I'm supposed to weigh myself every day and measure every week, so I will try to update here as much as possible.

I have all my meat separately portioned and in bags in the freezer, so it'll be easier to grab and cook, rather than having to separate it when I just want to eat lol. I'll put 2 bags in the fridge at night to thaw, so they'll be ready to cook for lunch and dinner the next day. I think we'll be going grocery shopping more often, but it'll be for fruit and veggies mostly. We freeze the meat right away, so that stays good for a while. I have a huge list of recipes I do want to try and I think I'll put them on notecards so I can try at least 1 a day. I don't want to end up eating the same food every day and getting bored and cheat (eventho my mom said she did and still lost weight). I'd rather stick to the program exactly how I'm supposed to.

Let's see, on another note, I'm looking for ideas for a name for my little hair bow business, along with a logo/design. I have family brainstorming ideas, so far, nothing has really jumped out at me. I NEED to have a name so I can at least start a facebook page and eventually a website. I need to have business cards and all that jazz....and well, it's kind of important to have a NAME on all that stuff! LOL

Ok, I think I've blogged enough for today...I'll post a picture of myself now and a picture of my goal weight (when I was like 16 lol) later...I need Justin to take it. He's doing his version of this diet as well...so we'll be supporting eachother thru this process...which I'm very happy about.

Toodles everyone!