..... And don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you've got til it's gone :o(

Okay, starting my log a week into the starter fitness plan, I meant to do this last night but couldn't find my measuring tape so the info recorded here re diet etc is yesterdays. Calorie intake has been recommended at 1400 per day (thanks guys) and exercise is as per the plan with an additional 30/40 minutes of something per day. Starting weight was 10st.

Goal: To get back down to 8st and get fitter.... ultimately to quit smoking too but 1 step at a time.

Age: 43
Height: 5'2"
weight: 9st 11lb

Measurements:

Arm: 11.5ins/11.5ins
Chest: 30ins (actual as opposed to bra size)
Waist: 33ins at widest part 29ins at slimmest
Hips: 37ins
Thighs: 22ins/22ins (OMG)
Calves 14.5ins/14.5ins

Just finished day 3 of exercise plan which went as follows.

DB squat 15 reps @ 5k
DB bench press 15 reps @ 5k
DB bent over row 15 reps @ 5k
DB overhead press 12 reps @ 5k
Also 30 mins of Pilates.

Calorie intake yersterday:

Breakfast: 2 slices Danish bread toast lightly buttered and a latte 392 cals
Lunch: Smoked salmon and light cream cheese bagel 380 cals
Dinner: Salmon and veg kebab with corn on the cob (no butter) 2 tsp tzatziki 464
Snacks: Yoghurt drink 80 cals and slice of melon 50 cals.

Advice and comments welcome :o)