Day 1

Hello anyone who may stumble upon this blog! 

I am a 46 year old female who has fought the weight game for years.I remember being 13 years old, no where near overweight, btw, and skipping meals. Of course, getting healthy and fit seems to have become more difficult with my increasing age. They say changing hormones is to blame. :-(  Probably the reason for my panic at 13 as well. 

After reading Jillian Michaels' new book, Slim for Life (http://www.amazon.com/Slim-Life-Insider-Secrets-Lasting/dp/038534922X), I decided to blog my experience this time around (one of the many getting healthy tips she offers). Might as well give it a try since I have got to do something different. Clearly what I am doing is not working. 

I also recently purchased Bob Harper's book, Jumpstart to Skinny (http://www.amazon.com/Jumpstart-Skinny-Simple-3-Week-Supercharged/dp/0345545109/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y). Yes, I am a bit of a Biggest Loser fan. :-) His book is wicked strict but since I have 45 pounds to lose, well, I am in serious need of a jumpstart. 

His program is 3 weeks and the idea is you have 3 weeks to ready for an event. For me, the event would be my 25th anniversary. Now, I know I won't be losing 45 pounds in three weeks, but I would like to see what can be accomplished if I stick to the program as perfectly as possible.

Day one:

45 minute slow jog 

25 ounces lemon water

After jog, drank electrolytes with 10 ounces of water

Then did one of the workouts. Ugh! I did the workout with the burpees, dips, and the jumprope. I did the 5 rotations in about 30 minutes. I thought I was going to die!! This is when I realized how completely out of shape I am.

Drank another 25 ounces of lemon water

Breakfast was the vegetable frittata and toast

Took one fish oil and one multi-vitamin

Lunch was  one of the kale salads and took another fish oil and multi.

Dinner felt like a cheat meal!! Had turkey, marinara, and spaghetti squash. Yum!!

Another fish oil and multi.

Had another 25 ounces of water.

I had enough energy today to get through all the workouts, cooking, and errand running. I will say that my burpees need serious work. Bob and Jillian would be seriously embarrassed for me. 

So what is my goal for the three weeks? I would love to free my body of 15 pounds. That sounds crazy, I know. But that is the number I have in my head. Wish me luck! Before photos to follow. Ugh.