Never Better November Day 1

Like you, some of my closest friends already know, I fell into ruinous mental and physical health for the first half of 2018, gaining at least 30 pounds of fat and losing hard-earned muscle.  I've been slowly improving over the last few months, yet as of today, I'm still a staggering (for me, as I've fluctuated between 160 and 170 since high school) 185 pounds.  While in a sensory deprivation tank (thanks to awesome Annie) I came up with the notion of "Never better November," sharing the goal of loosing at least 10 pounds, with some of my closest friends. 

Here's how it goes.  I pledge $50 to the group to achieve my 10lb goal, but you can make your own goal as necessary.  Everyone who achieves her goal gets back her original $50, plus any additional from those who failed.  I intend to post my basic diet and exercise facts on the site and I encourage you to do the same.  I'm only sending this to a few close friends, but you can feel free to share it with anyone you like. 

NOV 1

This morning, after burning 800 calories on my Precore, I had 3 cups of my crazy healthy smoothie and some vegetable based organic chile leftovers that I make for the Halloween party.  Later tonight I will work out and do yoga at the gym and eat a small dinner, consuming just two good meals with no sweets or snacks in between.  What will you do?