Just two days ago, while getting dressed, I saw myself sideways in a mirror with no shirt. Where did that gut come from? I knew I had been gaining a little, but I hadn't realized how much. I'm not obese, and the vast majority of my fat appears to be in my stomach (according to my BMI, I only need to lose about 15 pounds to be within the "normal" range), but I decided I need to do something about it.



I go to the gym before work for a short workout. I don't have a lot of time (gym opens at 5, I usually leave for work around 6), but something is better than nothing, right? I'm trying about 30 minutes of cardio, followed by a little anaerobic work, rotating through exercises.

I also need to watch what I eat better. I don't drink a lot of soda, just one or two cans on the weekends, usually, but cutting back on that would help, as well as some of the junk food I tend to snack on at work. Just trading a candy bar for a handful of sugar snap peas or baby carrots would probably do the trick.

I've been considering getting Wii Fit, too. I'd be interested in hearing if it is effective.



I just started yesterday. And I already missed today (I was up late with a sick child, and slept in). Still, not a great start.



Still too early to tell. If my last attempt at a full exercise regimen is any indication, I should start feeling like I have more energy within a few days of regular workouts, and the weight loss will come eventually. I just need to make sure I keep at it long enough to make it a habit.



You probably don't want any advice from me. Maybe after I've had success I might be able to help.



Guilt isn't much of a motivator for me, but any support would be appreciated.