A good beginning

Day one is over and surprisingly I am still alive. However I haven't done any exercise yet. Today has been about where my body is now and getting a baseline so that we can see the progress in 2 weeks time.

Have met 4 people today who have been here between 2-4 weeks already. One of the guys who arrived with me is in for 12 and one of the women already here is on week 9. I mentioned that saying how long we were in for sounded like prison and was met with silence. They may need a chance to warm to my humour.

2 day protein only diet starts tomorrow to kick my body into being a fat burning machine. 7700 calories burnt is 1kg so I have a lot of work to do. There has been a lot of classes today explaining the reasons behind this plan.  I have learnt a lot and the main theme is to teach us how not to put the weight back on. I need to ditch the old and start again. Which sounds pretty good as long as I get to keep my friends, job, animals and family.

As a side note there seems to be an unwritten rule that the "oldies" aren't allowed to tell the newbies what is going to happen next. It's a magical mystery roller coaster I think filled with fun and laughter.

Saying that it is a super positive environment, definitely a little cult like. Luckily I am used to that!

Basic outline I know so far is the next 2 weeks is going to be hell. starting at 6am tomorrow. I shall endeavour to keep you all in the picture, if I can still function.

Adios from the Dandenongs!

K