BodyBugg

Now that work has calmed down a little bit and I can get back to somewhat of a routine, I am going to start on another one of my resolutions: lose weight.  I did a great job of getting thinner before the wedding, but after the honeymoon, holidays and hectic work schedule, the pounds were put back on.

In order to stay a little more motivated (as if having my toddler constantly squeezing my belly fat wasn't enough), my mom and I have created a little "wager" if you will. Really it's not a bet, but more like "if you get to your goal by this time, I'll reward you with and if you don't you owe me this".  Because she weighs more than me, she will lose more weight faster than I will; so essentially we couldn't have the same amount to lose.  Instead, she has a certain number to reach by my birthday (June 5) and I have a certain number to reach as well.  We will have our own little version of Biggest Loser going on...

For Christmas, Isaac bought me an iPod that has a pedometer, so I've been wanting to start running (especially since another goal of mine this year is to run a 1/2 marathon - which my mom and I plan on doing together as well).  Even though the pedometer is great, I wanted something else that would help me calculate my calorie intake as well as measure the amount of calories I am losing in a day (not just when I am walking or running, but lifting weights, walking stairs, etc).  After doing the research, I decided to go with the BodyBugg (the same weightloss tool they use on the Biggest Loser).  The fact that it was on sale helped a lot too!

Today was my first day truly wearing the Bugg and it was also my first time exercising at the Y.  After this, I am so totally motivated and excited!!! Not only was the "Go Session" at the Y very informative and helped me develop a routine, but actually seeing my results from the BodyBugg when I got home made me even more determined.  I've also realized it's not going to be easy.  The great thing about the BodyBugg is that it comes with an online program that based on your lifestyle and goals, will tell you what you should be eating, how many calories a day to eat, how many calories a day to burn and how much weight you need to lose in a week to reach your goal.  I am very motivated my numbers....I love to play with numbers (I swear I should've been an accountant or something), so seeing that really puts it in perspective for me.

That being said, I am proud to say that I did in fact burn more calories than consumed today, but unfortunately I consumed more calories than my target so my total Calorie Deficit was just a little short.  To make it even worse, I was hoping that I would fall short on my calorie consumption because I am still STARVING!!! I think that will be the hardest part is adjusting my eating style.  I eat pretty healthy and was surprised to find that my typical meal plan is pretty much the same as what the BodyBugg program suggested, but in order to reach my weightloss goal by the date I want to, I have to eat less :(