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So I have actually been reading up the last few days on strength training, got myself a couple of books to follow to get a good idea on the mechanics and sciences behind strength training and bodybuilding. I haven't been following anything strictly yet - though I have been keeping down my fats and bad eating habits.
I read that 3500 calories equate to one pound of fat, so I have started to record my food intake and make sure that I take in at least 500 calories less a day so that I can aim for a 2 pound weight deficit weekly, is it possible to lose more weekly and still be safe?.
I know I have to get my water intake up, it's tough for me because I don't really care for water, I always get a hint of metal or bitterness in my water, filtered or not and it turns me off. I think I may best to get some lemon and lime again and start adding that to my water, I want to drink at least 2Litres of water a day to start.
I have taken my actual bedroom and moved it into the smaller room in the house, i don't mind the smaller space - the big room has ceiling to wall mirrors all across the far wall 12 feet high, I figure it would be a good trigger to be able to watch myself and check for form and keep motivated. I will turn the big room into my workout room, too bad I cannot lift my hydraulic gym from the living room otherwise i would put it in there as well, not sure if it will do the trick in helping me work out or not, it's a pretty old piece of equipment but i think it may help a little (www.healthfxamerica.com)
I also have various free weights, core ball, bands and a collection of dvds and a bunch of youtube recommendations. I still want to get a stability bike, cross bar and a few other items but i may just end up at the gym before long anyways.
I've stocked my fridge full of healthy foods, nothing out of a box or can - I have my multi vitmaines and minerals, i need to read up on some omegas but i hear omega's are good to add - I do add flax seed to a lot of what i eat but we will see.
now its really just down to getting a photo taken, planning out a meal plan, a flexing workout regimen for the week and setting goals that I can obtain in increments. I want to finish reading this book as well though, its been very informative - Lori Incledon's Strength Training for Women I will also have a look at the other book i have yet to go through and that is Myatt Murphy's - Ultimate Dumbbell Guide because i want to make the most out of my dumbells.

still a lot left in the day so I want to get a move on insted of writing too much - I am still excited as ever to get the new lifestyle in full swing ... I want to bust this 55lbs off of me!