Time to get in Shape, Weight lifting, cardio, dieting? Options

[soulshadow]

So I am obese, was 210 pounds 3 weeks ago now 190.6 lbs and still going at it 5'7. My Body mass Index says I am overweight.
Lately I am going back to school so I can use the Gym over there to do cardio and weight lifting. I'm working on my abs now and trying to get rid of that gut.

Here is what I have been doing everyday, run 1 mile on the treadmill at super fast speeds and then doing a jogging pace alternating.
Situps, push ups and lifting 25lb dumbells. I have a huge plastic ab Ball and its one of the best investments you can get for under $10.


FOOD:
Drinking mostly water and Sugar free / Low-carb drinks.

For breakfast I eat 2 eggs cooked on a pan with non-stick spray with 1 cup of rice
for Lunch 1 protein shake with a carrot.
for dinner small piece of meat 1/4 the size of hand with vegetables on the side.
Snack usually a side salad with lite dressing.

My goals, 160 lbs with some good muscle tone.

Anybody else also trying to get in shape? I'm taking pictures of myself every week so I can compare. Once I get that Goal planning to post em

[richee3]

Nice! I'm 5'9", 150. Last winter, I was 165-170. All I did was start running, and never had time to get too far or too fast. I was running 8 minute miles for 2 miles every night. Then, around March, I started working and haven't had time to run as much, but still do every once in a while. I'm within 10 pounds of where I need to be, and I'm not in any hurry to lose the last few pounds, but it'd be nice.

Once you start shedding the pounds, that's all the motivation you need to keep going. Best of luck to you!