Today is the day I am taking charge of my weight, my nutrition and well, basically, my life.   I have decided that I cannot wait another day.   It's time to start living my life to the fullest.   My goal:  lose 100 lbs.   I decided to create this blog to document my journey and hopefully inspire others to join me.

     GOAL:  100  LBS        POUNDS LOST:   0  LBS      POUNDS REMAINING:    100  LBS


                     (Wow, an alarm just sounded in my house - great, there is a tornado
                      warning outside - my first since moving here.   Is that a bad sign for
                      my Diet?    I hope not!)

A little about me....I am a 46 year "young" professional, widowed 9 months ago and have just relocated half-way across the U.S. for my job.   It is been a stressful time to say the least.   I tend to internalize my stress and put taking care of myself last.   Good nutrition and exercise never made it near the top of my list of priorities.    That stops now.   Financial advisors tell you to "pay yourself first" when trying to save money.   I am going to pay myself first in regards to my health through proper nutrition and exercise.  

Now, I had to figure how to go about losing 100 lbs. in a way that would ensure success.   Here is the criteria it had to meet:

1.  It had to taste good (cuz let's face it - who wants to eat diet food that tastes bad?)
2.  It could not be too complicated (needs to fit into a busy lifestyle)

A former boss of mine told me of his success with Herbalife.   I met with him and his wife to learn more.  When I arrived, he asked me what my favorite ice cream was.   (Huh?)   I told him Cookie's and Cream.    Next thing you know he's at the blender putting a little of this and a little of that into the glass.    A minute later he pours it into a cup and hands it to me.   I'll admit, I was a bit nervous at taking the first sip, but imagine my surprise when it turned out to be delicious!     I thought:   something this good CANNOT be good for you.   He assures me it is.    Ok, criteria #1- taste good - has been met.

Then he explained the program in more detail.    Two shakes a day to replace 2 meals.   The third meal would be a regular meal.   All I needed was a blender (check), ice, water and some product.   Okay, that doesn't seem hard at all.   Criteria #2 met.    

Now in addition to meeting with him, I also did some research on my own through the internet and I was impressed.    Not only with the weight loss results, but also with the nutrition side.    I decided to that this would be the vehicle to help me with my goals.    Ok - time to order some product, which I did the other day.    Yesterday I came home to find my box on the front steps.   No turning back now.    Here is my product:

Now it's time to make my first shake.   Blender out, put in a cup of ice and 8 oz of water.   2 scoops of Cookie's and Cream and 2 scoops of vanilla protein.   Blend Away!!    Tastes just like the one my boss made me - delicious.     Now my current boss would probably not like it if I brought a blender to work and placed it on my desk so I've decided that during the week I will replace breakfast and dinner with shakes.    On weekends, it will be breakfast and lunch.   I may adjust that once I see how it's working.

This is day one on my way to my new life!   Well, gotta go close some windows just in case the Tornado Warning turns out to be real.   Later!