Time for a new me

Today I went to visit the GP. I've been getting lots of pains in one area of my stomach. Can't really pinpoint any particular food or activity causing this so the doc (who is a lady I know personally too) suggested a lifestyle change. The poor thing looked very uncomfortable as she tried to suggest that I may need to do some exercise and lose weight, and really the whole consultation turned into a session whereby I confessed to my unhealthiness, suggested my own cure and promised to come back and check in with her in a few weeks. (Iwas thinking 6 weeks, she suggested three!)
So, in an effort to keep myself accountable, I have decided to blog about the journey and try to be as open and honest as possible, considering no one actually reads this except me, I feel pretty safe.
DAY ONE
So today is day one. My waist measurement is 109 cm... and I am unsure of my weight... think the scales may be on the way out but will try for an accurate measurement in the morning.
This afternoon I have been for a 40 minute walk with Hannah, Isabel and Thomas and Ellen and I plan to go in the morning. She (Ellen) has pledged to become my personal trainer... kind of a daunting thought. I reel the need to involve as many people as possible in the process. I even plan to teach a health unit at school based on diet, exercise and my own experience.
One day at a time....