On my way...

So, yesterday I did the 6 things that were on my Vitality Wins to do list.  I did 17 minutes on the treadmill, then I did crunches.  I hate my breakfast (big change for me), drank all the required water, ate some veggies, and got at least 6 hours of sleep.  I feel good so far!

Where to Begin?

So, this post starts the beginning of my weight loss journey.  I have always struggled with my weight, all my life, but seem to have been compounded when I had to have my thyroid removed because I suffered from Graves Disease.  Since 2005, when I had my surgery, I have not only gained a large amount of weight, but I have tried on and off every year to loose it, without success.  I am again hoping to be successful, with the help of friends and family.

I have come across a website called Vitality Wins where you compete against team mates like a game and win points/tokens, etc.  The first round is 8 weeks and I hope to lose my first 10lbs in that time frame.  My husband, mother, father, and friends are all playing along.

I hope to use this blog as an outlet to write about my experience and hopefully inspire someone else.  This is the year that things will change!

So, for the embarrassing part, the starting numbers, my weight is 234 lbs.  Hopefully, 10 months from now, that will be 50lbs less and I will be a little wiser and make better choices.

Here's to beginnings and endings!

Take care,

Cara-Lyn
"The Elusive Size 10"