Inspirational Blog

I already mentioned DivaSlimsDown as a source of inspiration for me.  Another inspirational source for me is A Black Girl's Guide to Weight Loss .  Erica Nicole Kendall, in addition to tracking her own 100+ pound weight loss journey, has collected useful resources on clean eating, exercise, fitness, and self-esteem in one handy place.  She does so in a way that is respectful of some of the unique issues black women sometimes face on the road to improved health and fitness. Check her out!

1001 Days of Fitness -- The Beginning

Today is the official launch of 1001 Days of Excellence.  I am starting with fitness.  My beginning stats are:

• 312.8 Pounds

• 51.25 inches -- Bust
• 45.75 inches -- Natural Waist
• 50.50 inches -- Waist (Navel Height)
• 62.00 inches -- Hips

• 52.0 BMI
• 66.2% Body Fat Percentage (using the U.S. Navy Circumference Method)

My highest weight ever was 365 pounds.  I have been slowly losing over the past five years.  However, now I want to ramp it up and be at least 100 pounds lighter by this time next year.

Starting Fitness Regimen

DivaSlimsDown has been a wonderful inspiration in giving me that extra push to take control of my weight. She's lost 150 pounds in less than one year.  Last week she recorded a video letting everyone know that Curves was running a special 30-day pass promotion; so, I went down to my local Curves and signed up for 30 days.  I had my orientation and first workout yesterday, and tomorrow I am going to my first Zumba class.  During the 30 days I am going to try to do the Walk Away the Pounds 3-mile walk on days when I don't go to Curves (30-day pass members are limited to three visits per week).  My ultimate goal is to make sure I am getting some type of exercise in everyday for at least 45 minutes per day.