First Post!

So, this is my first post for my weight loss journal. I decided to use a blog instead of a physical journal because of the interactive aspect of it. I would love other people to be part of this, comment, and join in if they'd like. I think having the extra support will help me (and anyone else who decides to join me) and provide more initiative to start and keep up a healthy lifestyle. :)

I hate my weight, I hate how my body looks, and I hate that I’m so unhealthy. Even if I don’t reach my weight goal, I’m going to be happy being a healthy individual.

I've been reading lots of healthy weight loss articles and books and such, and so far they've all said the same thing: Diet is everything. Exercise is important, of course, but if you aren't eating right, it won't matter how hard you exercise. So I'm going to try and eat more grains, hence less whites, no junk food- which is going to be hard because while I don't actually eat all that much, 95% of it is crap- less red meat, about two servings a month, smaller portion  and meal sizes, more meals during the day. (Six small meals.) I'm going to try and eat by the Canada Food Guide's recommendations every day, and most importantly, drink my eight glasses of water every day.

I want to start doing twenty minutes of exercise every day, and gradually get up to about forty five over the next couple of months. I am including my work hours as my daily exercise.

So I'll start with today...

Today I weigh 256 lbs. My BMI is 40.1, which is obese, according to the WHO. My goal weight is 160 lbs, which means losing 94 lbs. I want to weigh my goal weight by this date next year. 7 lbs a month, 1 lb a week.

Today I ate half a Western Burger from Denny’s for breakfast, because it was in the fridge. I had two DQ chicken wraps, an order of fries and a garden salad with Italian dressing for lunch. So not a very healthy start (though that salad could have been more fries, or onion rings.) But for dinner I had a small serving of salad with Italian dressing, a piece of chicken and a few pieces of French bread. When I finished eating, I still felt hungry, but I held off. It’s been about an hour since, and I actually feel quite full and satisfied.

I did little to no exercise today.

Like I said, I really want my friends and family to join me in this, even if it’s in their own way. And if you start your own weight loss journal, I'd love to read it! :D