Thanks for all of your supportive comments this morning! 
I’m really excited to get “serious” about my healthy living habits, and I love that so many of you want to join me! It’s nice to know that I have a virtual support system to keep me going. So, if you’re on board, get ready to step-it-up a notch. It’s going to be FUN! 
Snack
Mid-morning, I snacked on a Vega Whole Food Vibrancy Bar. It be honest, the flavor was pretty nasty, but I was hungry and it had a bunch of “superfoods” in it, so I ate it anyway.
After my snack, I packed-up to go to Healthworks for a Fitness Assessment and a workout.
I’m so happy to be back at Healthworks!!! Best.gym.ever!
Fitness Assessment
At HW, I met with my trainer friend, Tara, so she could take my measurements as a starting point for Lose the Dough. I was on the fence about posting my “stats” on the blog, but Tara encouraged me to do so. Posting them on the blog for everyone to see will be great motivation. Eek! 
Ok, I’ve never done this before, but here we go!
Starting Point:
Weight: 132 pounds
Body Fat: 22.9%
BMI: 22.7
Waist: 27 inches
Abdomen: 28.25 inches
Hips: 37.25 inches
Waist to Hip Ratio: 0.72
I have some goals in mind about where I want these numbers to be at the end of the challenge, but I will reveal them once I think about my goals a little more.
Healthworks members: If you want to get your own “stats” taken, visit the Fitness Desk (at any location) and ask for a Fitness Assessment. It takes about 30 minutes and it’s totally free! Just make sure to not exercise before it. (It will mess up your results.)
Workout
At Healthworks this afternoon, I took my favorite class: BODY PUMP!
Man, I LOVE this workout! It kicks my butt every time!
Today’s class was HARD! I was actually surprised how weak I felt today. Usually, I am one of the “strongest” people in the class with the most weight on my bar, but not today. I bumped down my weight on every track, and I was still struggling!
I am going to be SO SORE tomorrow! I wonder if I can finagle a massage out of my husband? 
After Body Pump, I did 35 minutes on the elliptical while watching Kelly Ripa’s True Hollywood Story.
Then, I hit the shower only to realize that I am totally out of practice packing for the gym. I forgot ALL of my make-up, flip-flops for the shower (eww!), and I packed two left sneakers. Um, yea.
Now, I’m sporting my gym sneakers with jeans, which is not nearly as fashionable as skinny jeans with tall boots!
Lunch
For lunch, I packed a peanut butter and jelly on Sandwich Thins and a pear. I’m also planning to get some sort of delicious Starbucks beverage in a little bit.
Ok, time to get some writing done! I’m still 2 chapters behind!
And, I have some exciting news for you guys later on!
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I am totally on board with you! My freshman 15 decided to catch up with me after I graduated :/
GOOD FOR YOU! You look GREAT and totally don’t NEED this, but it’s awesome how motivated you are! Keep on keepin’ on, girlfriend! Excited to follow your journey!
I love Healthworks! I used to live in Boston and was a member of the Chestbut Hill gym. Love the cafe and the smoothies…so delicious!
Good luck. Is there a nutrition component to the challenge as well?
@Lara: I blog about what I eat everyday!
I hate jeans with sneakers, too. Something just feels “off” about it.
So jealous that you can go to gym classes during the day!
Hi Tina, What kind of gym bag do you use? i find it so tough to fit everything i need and not feel like im carrying a suitcase.
Awesome job at the gym. Body pump is by far my favorite class as well. I always feel so tired afterwards
2010 is the year of 3-0 for me too! I’m on board to lose the dough! Thanks for the starting push!
@tw2: I think it’s Puma, but I don’t recommend it. Something with more structure and pockets would be better.
You are so inspiring! I need to get my butt in gear, I’m going to ask BSC if they’ll take my measurements. They also just started offering Body Pump, but I’m slightly intimidated by it!
THis is so exciting Tina! i hope to be on board! i’m just starting the new semester tomorrow so being busy with school will be alot of time, but i hope to make it to our school gym atleast 3 or 4 times a week! you are sooo inspirational! thanks for posting your stats!!!!!
good luck girl! xoxo
good luck with your goal tina! just remember that you are a beautiful person no matter what weight you are at
you have so much support in us bloggies, so get it girl!
♥ lindsey
Sorry but I’m dying over the two left shoes. That’s so something I would do!
Awesome job at the gym!
You are funny with mis-packing!
But… how tall are you?!!
Tina I am so proud of you for sharing all your stats on the blog. That is not easy! You are beautiful and an inspiration. This might sound like a silly question because I MAY be the only one who does not know, but how do you make all those cute faces on your blog? I love how you get your emotions across that way. Not always easy to do through writting.
That was brave (?) of you to put your stats on the blog. You look super slim and fit already. You’re going to look HOT come June 19th. I am curious how tall you are??? I’m really glad you’re doing this and I can’t wait to join ya. Oh, and you always have exciting news for us – love it!
i’ve been known to pack 2 left shoes too. i do wish jeans looked better with running shoes!
I LOVE Body Pump! Does your gym offer Body Attack? Go to that class three times a week, and you’ll build muscles you never thought you had!
Since you’re in the Boston area, you may want to swing by Rocca in the South End…they’re doing a 3-course “detox” menu for pretty cheap for January (resolution season, heh). They have a mock-tail menu to go with it, too…yum! Lots of raw goodies, it looks like. http://roccaboston.com/events/
Haha, I have a pair of those Champion sneakers!
I love to watch TV when I’m at the gym. As long as I monitor my progress, I can be distracted with sweet, sweet TV.
You are an inspiration and a very brave girl!!! I don’t know if I would be comfortable posting my stats for the world to see. Even though your’s are nothing to be ashamed of (mine probably aren’t either) it’s just the idea of people knowing THAT much information. GO GET 30!!! I turned 30 in May and I have to say that so far it feels a hell of a lot better than my 20′s!!!
Tina I meant is HealthWorks going to design meal plans for you in addition to the workouts?
My gym doesn’t offer body pump, but it sounds like such an awesome class! I am so psyched for your 5 month challenge – you can do it!
@Lara: Healthworks is providing me with a membership to their gym and 5 FOCUS classes.
Hi Tina,
Love your blog…I think someone already asked but can you tell me your height? I too just want to get perspective, if you care to share!
Trish
Yay I’m so excited for your first day with your fitness assessment! It took guts to post your stats but your trainer is right — lots of motivation!
I am curious as to how tall you are.
I once packed my gym bag in the dark and found myself at work with one black boot and one brown boot. So embarrassing!
Hey! I mentioned on this mornings post that your Lose the Dough goals sounded like a great idea and I was surprised to see that we are currently the same height and weight. Measurements were a little different and I have no idea what my body fat % is but seems like it would be cool to follow along especially with the similar stats. Good luck starting it up!
LOL two left shoes? I think you were packing for me because I definitely have two left feet! I’ve been known to forget socks, shower shoes, spare undies, and sports bras on more than one occassion. Good luck with the new plan! I’ve been forced into my new plan because I caught the stomach flu that’s going around.NOT what I had in mind!
I’m kinda sad you’re losing your “dough” as we’re right about the same dimensions and I look good (it helps to have my bf tell me all the time too!) and you do too!! I know I could “skinny it up” but devoting even more time to the gym/working out than I currently do, but seriously, enjoying life is so much more better.
Oh and yay for cookie binges. It’s good to see “a real person” in food blogger world!
Tina thank you so much for posting your stats. That is definitely a brave thing to do. Your “before” picture looks awesome so I can only imagine what 5 months of even harder work will do for you. Thank you for being such a positive role model!
I am jealous about Healthworks. It is out of my budget : (
Tina,
Congrats on your new health and fitness endeavor. That is really exciting to take up a new challenge to become your best self!! Good Luck!
If you need guidance through this journey, as a health counselor, I can support you with your health and lifestyle goals. Feel free to contact me
Warmly,
Pam
i am on board for this adventure! My 25th bday is 7 weeks from today. Time to get back on track- while I don’t want to slip and loss weight I want to be healthy, happy, and fitter by my 25th.
congratulations on your new goal, it’s definitely motivating me to tone up as well.
be proud of your before stats! They may be some other’s goal stats.
Great first day tina!
Hey Tina,
I’m definitely in for the Lose the Dough challenge.
Very cool to share your stats – one question though – what is your height?
wow! you are very brave to post your stats. I do have one suggestion. You should also post your height so people understand the relationship of weight to height.
Your gym looks so nice!! And thank you for posting your stats!! I really respect your openness and honesty.
Ah, Healthworks, home sweet home! I love Tara, that is a little off topic, but I just do
Good for you to post yours stats, they are pretty awesome to begin with so I am sure you will be pleased in the end. I pumped today too in the evening class!
Great post! Very inspirational! I’m in the same boat: gained 8 pounds since I started my fellowship and need to loose the dough too!!!
Love your sandwich using a sandwich thin. It is one of my favorite products! Try natural peanut butter with honey + banana (optional). Also, i got quoted in the US Weekly you have on there. LOL. On the page about Kim Kardashian’s diet. Great work on your blog. I need to do more photos on mine.
I am impressed that you did cardio after body pump!
Uh, this is going to sound weird, but I think i’m in the background of that picture of your elliptical, on the bike. I went for a short lunchtime work-out yesterday at Back Bay. Healthworks really IS the best gym in the world. Recently a bunch of my friends have joined and we regularly have gush sessions about how much we love it.
Getting back into the habit of the gym is the hardest part. I didn’t even pack gym shoes the first time I went back.
This is awesome. And thanks for posting your stats!
Thanks for posting your stats! I’m turning 30 this year too and I’m totally on board to Lose the Dough with you
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