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

[forkee]

my gf lost more than 20 lbs doing cardio so far...(it's still going down). she can't run or walk for a long time due to a knee injury so she started off with Billy Blank's Taebo. Now, she's advanced to Turbo Jam by some Charlene person. If you are really dedicated (really really REALLY) try "Insanity". It's a gruesome 2 month workout program where your body fat is cut in half (+/-)

http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_p...ers/insanity.do

Eating right is definitely the key to losing weight. No carbs, nothing fried, but also not too much protein. Lots of fruits and vegetables. You also need to make the commitment to forever improve your diet. meaning no going back to old habits. your food looks good but rice is a TON of starch. It's good you eliminated high fructose corn syrup, but beware of sugar substitutes like aspartame.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspartame