Diet starts NOW!

Alright friends, it's time to get serious. 


Remember that dress I bought for the marine corps ball!? Well, November is approaching, FAST...and it's time I start working on getting in shape to fit into it! 


Tomorrow is September 1st! The first day of my diet. My plan? Work out, eat better, drink lots and lots and lots of water! :) I did a diet a few years ago and lost weight on it... So i'm going to go back on it. I admit, it's going to be difficult to remember to eat 5 small meals a day...but I'm going to do my best. My goal? To lose 40 pounds by December! This is going to interesting! 


Lately I often find myself getting so busy with Gabe and household things that I forget to stop and eat. Too bad I haven't shed 10 pounds yet by doing this! Anyway, it is time to get serious. I'm so sick of these extra pounds...and honestly, I'd like to fit back into my jeans before fall gets here! 


So, how am I going to stay motivated? Well, by looking at pictures from before of course! haha. No. I'm going to keep the dress hanging where I can see it, so I have a constant reminder of what I'm working towards. I'm also going to make it my goal to lose at least 20 pounds by November and then reward myself with a shopping trip to Goodwill during the Marine Corps ball weekend. Yes, I know it's silly to look forward to a trip to Goodwill, but I love it. Especially the one up in StL where I plan on going...they have TONS of designer jeans there for like 3 bucks. Can't pass that up! So, if I reach my goal and lose weight, I'm going shopping during the day while Jesse's at work that weekend! 


I'm also going to remind myself that I want to be healthy for my family. I mean, let's face it...I don't want to be so out of shape that I can't keep up with Gabe. And, I miss my old body. This is the heaviest I've ever been and I DON'T like it at all. 


So, friends, you're all here to read this and to hold me accountable. I had to tell someone...that way I stick to my diet! On the first of every month from here on out, I plan to update on how well or not-so-well my dieting is going. Wish me luck...I'm going to need it!