my starting point and week one goal

So, here's my starting point as of this morning:

It ain't pretty.  Neither are those unpolished toenails.

I know everything that I need to do to lose weight.  I've joined Weight Watchers more times than I can count.  I could probably run the meetings over there!  It's just a matter of actually doing what needs to be done.  In the past I've also tried Jenny Craig, Slim Fast, Alli pills, Metabolife pills, and a handful of other pills.  I've done unhealthy things to try to lose weight.

I'm going to take this journey one meal at a time.  Not even day by day - I'm guilty of letting one poor choice ruin an entire day, or one day of slip ups turns into a weekend extravaganza.  No more.  One meal at a time.  If I make a bad choice at lunch there's no reason why I can't save the rest of the day.  No need to throw in the towel entirely.

So, my first goal for this week is to drink more water.  96 ounces a day is my goal.  I have this huge 32 ounce cup, so over the course of the day I have to fill it up three times.

I'm also going to be more aware of what I'm putting into my mouth.  But first things first, baby steps, water.