Step One - Complete!

Well this morning's photo shoot went well...hahaha! It consisted of four pictures taken of me in my bathing suit...oh joy!! I thought Christmas was over, but the gifts keep on coming...

All kidding aside, my experience this morning at SWEAT was terrific. Josh was extremely professional and made me feel completely at ease. We set some goals, took measurements, calculated body fat and weighed in. My official weight was 259 and my body fat content was 52%.

I started my shakes today. My first one was good. It was not a five course breakfast, but that's okay. I am a little hungry right now. I will be having another shake in an hour or so. The other challenge for me is the caffeine issue. I drink tons of Diet Coke and coffee. I am limited to 5oz of coffee in the morning in my first shake. I promised to consume what they tell me, so I will comply. Josh did not say how strong I could make the coffee though...hummmmm?

I have to give my husband, Dayna, major kudos. He is handling everything related to food this week: shopping, cooking, feeding the kids, cleaning the kitchen. I really don't even want to go in there except to make my shakes and leave. Thanks Honey for your support!

Many of my friends and family have sent me supportive emails or comments. Thanks to each and everyone of you!! It is really nice to know you are out there sending me great thoughts and prayers! For those of you that don't know anything about SWEAT you can go to their website at http://www.sweatchallenge.com/ . There are really cool before and after pictures in their photo gallery.

Every twelve weeks there is a challenge. The winners get prizes and accolades. The goals we set today are based on that twelve week period. My goal is to weigh 210 and lose 18% of my body fat. It seems lofty to me, but Josh reassured me that it is definitely doable! I must admit that I feel very excited to have the opportunity to achieve such amazing results.

My goal is to get through today. That is it...stay focused, stay focused, stay focused.......