A yoga mat is important...

So today marks the start of the first day of phase 1 of the P90X system. I plan on posting progress photos as a way for me to see my own progress. My implementation of the P90X system will also include a high fruit/veggie, low carb "diet" as well as extended walks and jogs in my neighborhood.

Need to make that flatter!

My husband is also going through this journey with me, well at least the P90X part. My goal is to loose a substantial amount of weight, as well as toning in my midsection, before Halloween. The hardest part for me will be sticking to a diet. I am Italian, carbs are what keep me sane. But, I know that consuming too much carb laced food will be counter productive. I also live in New Orleans, home to some of the best and fattiest food known to man. And I LOVE food. In the "I will nom nom nom all over that" way.

Please ignore the messy bedroom behind!

So, pretty much, you expect me to be on here every now and then, lamenting my woes about working out and dieting. Discussing the struggles of dieting while still cooking healthy and hearty family meals for everyone else. And in general bitching about my low scrabble scores. Pictures will be posted to indicate progress, not sure how frequently, but hopefully frequently enough that I will be able to see how my body is changing. I know I'm not the biggest person in the world, and I have no desire to be the smallest either. I just want to be toned and fit, in better shape, closer to how I was as an undergrad in college.

Also, when doing this workout, here is a tip: A yoga mat is VERY important for the ab ripper x. Why you may ask? Because back farts are not fun and very distracting. It was hard to keep myself from lying on the floor laughing instead of doing the routine. Once the money is available, we will be purchasing another yoga mat, so my husband can stop using mine!

Current weight: 174lbs (or 12st 6lb for any British followers)
Breakfast: skipped, I slept in
Lunch: 1 banana, 1 raspberry yogurt, and two ham and cheese rolls (I am FULL!)
Dinner: the goal is a salad... but I haven't gotten that far in the day yet!