Makin' Progress!

Well, it is day 21 of my weight-loss & get-fit quest and I have lost a total of 9 pounds with 6 left to go! At this rate, I'm on track to reach my goal before we leave for Ireland on Feb 13th.

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Movie!

Yesterday we saw 'Cloverfield' with some of our friends and I really liked it. Not everyone in our group did, though. It's definitely receiving some mixed reviews. I think if you're familiar with J.J. Abrams' work (such as 'Lost'), then that will help you know what to expect a little more.

How cliché!

Betcha can guess what my 2008 New Year's Resolution is!! Yep... Weight loss. I've joined two challenge groups with my friends to lose 15 pounds by March 1st.

- One is a Cardio Challenge where the first person to rack up 50 hours of cardio wins. I think my hours will consist mostly of the elliptical trainer.

- The second is our own version of 'The Biggest Loser.' We're using SparkPeople to keep a support message board, check-ins, and food/exercise trackers. There will be weekly gift card rewards and a grand prize awarded at the end for the biggest percentage of pounds lost. Tomorrow is my first weigh-in date and I'm disappointed with the pounds I've packed on since the wedding, but looking forward to getting them off. It's 1200 calories and lots of cardio for me for the next two months.

So.... Wish me luck!!

Oh, and HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone!