Tomorrow starts (yet another one of my) lifestyle changes.  With it being finals week I have decided o postpone my fast until next Friday, giving me from February 24th to March 6th to cleanse my body of toxins and really kickstart this 6 week body transformation.  Until then I am aiming to focus on 30 minutes of excercise daily (strength training as well as cardio), and to maintain a food journal- regardless of what it is I'm eating I figure I need to at least subject myself to admitting it.
If anyone out there is of the type to offer sound advice and can provide me to links or what not I would greatly appreciate any helpful hints or tips you may have in obtaining my goals.  I am extremely out of shape, and in having had a C-section from my last pregnancy my entire core is weak beyond belief.  What I am truly focused on are the following 7 things at this point.
1.) Lose at least 50 pounds in time to feel confidant wearing a bikini this summer (June)
2.) Define my shoulders, back, and waist
3.) Lift and shape my buttocks- I don't want to lose the volume I have necessarily, but I want it juicy and shapely
4.) Define and slim my arms and legs- especially my calves
5.)Strengthen my core considerably
6.)Lose the double chin I've been noticing lately
7.)See my collar bones regularly
8.) Be able to fit my old rings and braceletts
9.) Be able to keep up with my 2 year old without feeling tired or out of breath
10.) Be able to look at my reflection and not only be comfortable- but be confidant with what I look like and who I am.

I have been overweight since before I came to elementary school, and other than a 3 year bought of severe anorexia that left me hospitalized during high school, I haven't been below the overweight category.  Being on the other spectrum now as obese, just shy of the severely obese I was earlier this year, only proves the desperation of my goals and the need for my immediate action.  It frightens me knowing I am fairly ignorant in this realm; added with the fact that I am a chef and am constantly surrounded by the temptations not only of food but of stressful/emotional eating, I am struggling to stay focused and positive.

Wish me luck!

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