Introductions!

To start off, this is my record of documenting my progress, feelings, etc, with my weight plan.  To start off, I officially started off on October 16th.  I am starting with the eating right and diet side, as this will be a key step in my weight loss.  My doctor suggested using an app called "Lose It".  The app is really neat, but I found that the database isn't that good for foods.  I really loved the user interface though.  Then I discovered another app, called, My Fitness Pal.  I reallllly like this one.  It has a very extensive database, and converts the recommended daily allowances based on the calorie goals. It also links up nicely to the pedometer, Runtastic, which automatically logs my steps.  I have a desk job, so things are pretty sedintary, but as I lose some weight, I anticipate that my energy levels will increase, and so will my activity.

Starting Point
Height:  5' 5"
Age:   42
Gender:  Female
Weight:  238 pounds (yikes)
Neck:  15 inches
Waist:  40 Inches
Hips:  50 Inches

My goal weight is somewhere between 135 and 145 pounds.

As of right now, on December 4th, my stats are as follows:

W:  218 pounds
N:  14.5 inches
Wa:  38 inches
Hips:  48 inches

That's 20 pounds so far, so I have reached 20% of my goal.

The one frustrating thing that I am finding now, is that I look in the mirror, and I can see changes, but they aren't so obvious to other people.  I am really looking forward to the day when someone notices that I look really good.  I do know that may be awhile from now, but still looking forward to that day.