Javierho

great job!

Very nice story. Congratulations on your progress and your wedding.

Don't beat yourself up on the first day. It takes time. Just make today a little bit better than yesterday. Over time, you'll see what BIG changes you have made.

How about a mini energy bar, like Cliff's Mini bars or a small Luna bar? The Cliff's mini is 100 calories and packed with carbs and protein to fuel your workout and recovery. I got some at Target yesterday and ate one before my jog/walk this morning. I drank it down with a small glass of water since they are kind of dense.

Well done! Keep it up!

Trysha, to add more to my other comment, an HRM is great for training. I do own one and use it to keep a good pace while exercising. When I started jogging, I used to run too fast, and get tired quickly, which was discouraging. My HRM showed me that I was exercising too hard for my abilities at the time. So I now use it to…

You can also fill a duffle bag with books or other items to do arm curls.

You probably already own the most inexpensive calorie counting device... a watch! There are many websites that can help you convert the time you spend doing a particular activity to calories burned. And not just exercising, gardening, playing with the kids in the park, washing the car... they all burn calories. Keep in…