ok guys!! I'm starting out finally got the motivation i need...

Vicki-

Sounds like the gym is going to work great for you. I prefer working out at the gym, because you get in that zone once you are there--I get so distracted working out at home. Plus I love using the machines as I find that seeing how many calories you are burining, really gives you motivation to make good food choices throughout the day. Once you see how much effort goes into burning 300 calories, I find it becomes a lot easier to resist bad snacks that are just empty calories.

Good luck!

Vicki-
 Once you see how much effort goes into burning 300 calories, I find it becomes a lot easier to resist bad snacks that are just empty calories.

Good luck!

This is why the gym works for me too. It really makes you think about what you eat knowing how much effort just went into burnign those calories.

ok everyone in 6 weeks of eating well and gyming it 3-4 times a week i have:

Lowered my BP from 158/90 to 118/86

Lowered my body fat from 36.2% to 35.4%

Lost 3 lbs (she thinks i am not eating enough on the days i work out-hence the slow weight)

Gained 5 cms on my sit and reach flexibility test

I am happy!!!! I might not be seeing results on the scale like i want but these are in a positive move!

I still need to get my body fat to under 33% to be healthy.....but i'm working on it!

Wow Amy!  That is great.  I love that you are focusing on all the healthy aspects of getting into shape and not just the number on the scale.  I bet you look great and are probably so excited to go home for X-mas and show off!

Keep up the good work. 

karin the number haunts me every morning but i don't care this is about making myself HEALTHY!

too bad i'm not gonig home for xmas. *sigh*

i will just have to stun you all with my beauty.