Getting ready

So, we started this blog for a few reasons. One - we both wanted to lose some weight. We both wanted to support each other, but we live in different countries, so wanted to find a way to do it long-distance. Since Sonne and I are both pretty expressive verbally, we thought why not try blogging? We can not only support each other, but maybe offer some support or inspiration to others who are going through what we're going through?

Given that we're at the end of May, we thought choosing June first would be a clean start. We're together in Germany now, but I'll be back in New York by June 1st and not on vacation any more, so it will be easier for us to get back to our routines and healthy eating.

To that end, we have agreed some ground rules for one another:
1. Write it, then bite it. Through experience (having successfully lost, regained, lost, somewhat regained) I know that writing down what I eat keeps me honest and helps me make the right choices. We'll be using fitday.com to track what we eat
2. Exercise. At least 4-5 times per week. Try a new exercise - class, style, etc., to keep things fresh.
3. Drink water. Tons. Daily.
4. Blog daily. We're doing this for each other, but also for ourselves, to ensure we're really experiencing the process, and - hopefully - making it permanent

June first, you can't get here fast enough. Although you're the end of my vacation you're also the beginning of my "jump start"!