And so it begins

Swimming today @ 237.8 lbs 

I decided to start documenting my journey because I wanted one place to keep all my thoughts. Getting to a healthier weight is my new years resolution and we are half way through the year. It's amazing how quickly time has flown and I wanted to re-commit to what I started. I don't want to let December come this year and feel regret because I didn't make progress. 2013 is MY year! 

So let's talk goals...

Right now, my goal weight is 170lbs and that is tentative. I have not been that weight since high school, so who even knows if that's realistic for me. But for the sake of tracking, it's 170lbs :P 

In addition, I have some non-weight goals because at the end of the day, weight is really just your relation to gravity. And for me it's not about being a certain size, I want to be strong and capable of doing things that demonstrate strength such as: 

1. Be able to do a full push-up 

2. Run a 10:00min/mile 

3. Hold a plank for 2:00min

So how in the world do I plan to accomplish all this?

I'm a numbers girl (hello engineering degree), so I'll be watching my calorie intake with MyFitnessPal and exercising 5-6 times a week.

I think that about wraps up my start point. I am excited and so ready to welcome change with open arms. It's mind blowing to think of all the time and determination I have put into my education, career, friendships, but somehow missed putting the same effort into my health.