Preparations

Well tomorrow is the big day! I'm a bit nervous standing at the base of this mountain of mine! I guess the trick is to not look up but straight ahead, right? Mixed in this nervousness is also a twinge of excitement, because I'm looking to the day I step on the scale and it reads "135" Ahhh how glorious!

Preparations are underway today! I've decided on the diet by Tosca Reno called "The Eat-Clean Diet". Tosca was over 40 years of age and over 200 lbs when she started out...today it is hard to believe she is someone who is pushing 50 and has a model fit body! Check the web on her and you can see for yourself (now please understand that I am not seeking model like attributes, but rather a slim and healthy frame). Her diet is based on clean whole foods and shying away from processed ones. Her diet is sensible and appears to be effective! I have to confess I am not looking forward to some of the meals as they have whole grains and vegetables that I have not tasted before...Just the sound of some does not seem appealing. Case in point "Quinoa" what in the world is that? But truthfully, these foods are healthy and my taste buds for sure have been poorly trained! The process I will undergo will include retraining my taste buds to like healthier foods. So, in preparation I am hitting the stores for proper cooking equipment, proper storage containers and a list of food items to stock the pantry and fridge. Tonight the ipod gets charged, the workout clothing pulled out and dusted off ;) and a refresher on how to get to the gym (just kidding)

Thank you to those of you who posted all the kinds words. They mean more to me than you know! I covet your prayers as this journey will not be easy...if it was I wouldn't be standing at the foot of a mountain right now! Please feel free to share some more and wish me luck :)

Kim