Heath check in

Now that my depression is getting under control I need to focus on my physical health.

As my Dr told me yesterday my weight is "terrible" 

But the most important thing for me is I want to be a good example for Carmen and Louis.

I want them to eat good and exercise regularly 

I want them to be healthy

So Sean and I decided to do the south beach diet

I am reading the book today and I am starting

Well I started last night

We had a salad with no oil and steamed green beans and a lean pork loin (i am not sure what cut it was but it was lean) cooked  with a tiny bit of  EVOO

Today I had turkey bacon and a egg for breakfast

and for my snack I had cucumber slices with hummus

I am not sure what I am having for lunch or dinner

But I am going to make a shopping list and get all the stuff we need to be successful at this

I think we are both ready

But it is going to be hard to exercise every day

I know I can go 2 weeks with no bread but it wont be easy

I am THRILLED that I can still have my coffee everyday and my almond milk frappuccinos 

And I plan to have unsweetend chocolate every day

Heres a big one

My starting weight is . . .

242

That is after my breakfast and snack and coffee

But there it is

I gained 30 pounds last year

But I survived so I still consider it a success

This year is going to be my bitch