That's where I'm starting this endeavor at 172 lbs.  That means I essentially have 30 pounds to lose.  It's a long, far away goal, and I'm really planning on taking it 10 pounds at time.

Anyhow,  I got my workout in yesterday.  I did a half hour on an elliptical, and worked out my back and my upper abs on a machine.   I'm sore today, but I went to bed at 10:30 pm and slept the entire night.  At one point I woke up at 5:15 am totally awake and energized.

I'm expecting to feel weak and drained over the next few days as my body isn't getting as much food as it's used to, and then is being put under the stress of physical activity... but it should only last a few days.

Now I'll just start loading up on water throughout the course of the day to help avoid those crazy hungry feelings.

I honestly thought I would burn more calories throughout this exercise...