End of week/month results

I walked a total of 100 extra minutes this week, and a total of 305 minutes for the month. I started out at 187 lbs. and today weighed 185! I know there will be bumps in the road but so far so good.
Yesterday for a snack I grabbed a handful of almonds and a glass of V8 - it was really tasty and satisfying.

~Em
weight: 185

Beans beans my favorite fruit....

Okay so last night I slipped and ate a bowl of pasta at 9pm! But today I worked out with my wii fit for 30 mins and took the kids to the park for over an hour. I'm still on track!
I'm also making chili from scratch for dinner tonight. The beans soaked all night and are cooking right now... beans sort of stink while they cook - but chili tastes really good - so I'd have to say the benefit out weighs having your house smell funny for a day.

~Em

Gotta start somewhere

So, I decided to start this blog about my journey in becoming fit. I want to loose inches and not focus all my energy on how much I weigh. I've joined realage.com and keep track of my walking (30 mins. a day) and waist size. I've also just bought a book called "Centsible Meals" by Lorae Bowden. It tells all about how to "feed your family for less than $1.00 per person per day". Great tips. I've been trying to drink more water and eat healthier snacks as well as watch my portions. Hopefully I can get my sister in on this and a few others I've told as well. I hope to update this blog every week.

~Em
Starting weight: 187
Waist size: ~36 inches? (I need to find my tape measure to be sure)