Why am I starting this?

It's that time of year, when people get to thinking about new resolutions and all the changes they will have in their lives.  This year I am starting with exercise.  I intend to lose weight.  This year, like every other year.  What makes it different, is I actually started.

Now I don't care if anyone reads this blog.  All I care about is that if I hold myself accountible to just posting this, someone might see it and think about doing it too!

Now, this is not a weight loss blog, although I hope I lose weight.  This is not a diet blog, because I will not be doing on a "diet."  This is not an exercise blog, although I will be exercising.  This is about body acceptance, hence the title.  "Round is a shape."  People talk about being "in shape" like there is only one shape.  Well shapes come in many different styles, as any kindergardener can tell you... round, square, triangle, trapezoid, dodecahedron.  I hate that there is an idea that I have to look like an anorexic supermodel to be viewed as a "woman." 

Enough ranting for now though.  That said, I started this on day 2 of my program. I didn't do day 1 because I thought I might not be able to really get started, but now that I have gotten through, it's time to share.

To start, while I am not "dieting"  I am planning out meals for lunch and dinner so that I am not tempted to give in to the horrible choices of fast food.  If I plan meals, shopping is easier, and I will do almost anything to not have to go to the grocery store more than once a week.  Planned eating also means I save money, as I am not going to be spending on take-out and other junk.

Now to the exercise part.  Yesterday I did elliptical for 20 minutes, on the lowest intensity.  Today I stepped up to 20 minutes on Level 3 intensity.  Did both days without my legs falling off.  Good start.  The only side effect of this has been the inability to unclench my butt for about 15 minutes after finishing.  Not sure how I feel about that.

As for shape...still round.  As Gabriel Iglesias has said, "I'm not fat...I'm fluffy."  So I'm fluffy now, and hoping to lose some of that extra stuffing.