Two Weeks In

So I've been at this lifestyle-change of a diet for a couple of weeks now.  And I've lost about two and a half pounds.  By lifestyle-change I mean:

• No alcohol 4-5 days a week
• Walking more
• Salads for lunch
• Stretching before I sleep

I guess you would say "I am on track" two weeks into this experiment. 

Day 3: By the numbers

I just did the math.  If I have 330 days (well 328 now) to lose 40 pounds, I need to lose 1 pound every 8.25 days.  That's one 1 pound a week.

I can do that.

Day 2: The Weigh In

I figure a weigh in is the first step of any self-respecting weight loss program.  So I bought an electronic bathroom scale for that purpose.  I know, I didn't have to, but I am nothing if not an overachiever (more on that later).

I weighed in at XXX.  No, I'm not being coy -- it doesn't matter what my actual weight is.  Not to you, at least.  What matters is the delta I'm shooting for.  And that number is 40. 

To recap:

Current weight: XXX
Goal: XXX - 40

Day 1

Everyone has to start somewhere.  This time around, I'm starting here.  Today.  In approximately 11 months, that's 330 days, give or take a few, I will be turning 40.  Before that time, I want to lose some weight.  More specifically, I want to lose 40 pounds. 

Lose 40 before turning 40.  I know, I need to think of a better tag line.  Also, I doubt if I'll lose close to that.  The point is, everyone has to start somewhere.

I'm starting here, today.