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Alright, so I went to my lady doctor about a month ago. Long story short she really got onto me about my weight. I knew that I had gained quite a bit after crash dieting for the wedding, but I didn’t think it was that much. Then I finally did the math. I had gained thirty pounds since the wedding. In 11 months, I had put on THIRTY POUNDS!! And why do you ask? Because all we do is sit and watch movies and eat. We eat out at lunch, dinner, with friends, have parties where we eat and drink… it’s ridiculous. But then, she told me that for my height, I’m FORTY POUNDS overweight.

Now let me be clear on one thing. I LOVE my doctor, and I know she likes me : ) But she laid out some really simple yet horrible truths.

1. My family has always struggled with weight. Mostly on my mothers side, but we have heart conditions, diabetes, and cholesterol problems…. All of which I can help prevent in me if I get my weight down now.
2. When I start having babies, I’m going to gain even more weight. And it’s going to be almost impossible for me to loose it all after, especially if I have another one within the next two years. I won’t be able to have the time do devote to getting my weight under control like I do now. Life is only going to get busier.
3. If I ever want to get skinny, this is the time to do it. There are no excuses, it’s all decision that I’m making and I need to start making the right ones.

With that said, I left totally motivated!!! I had already cut out all soft drinks starting on January 4th, and I decided to cut out other things too. I also decided to really start researching gyms and find one that I really liked, and find other ways to exercise.

So this blog is going to keep track of all my exercise, food that I eat, and any struggles that I might have…. Ok, most definitely will have…. Along the way!!! Woo Hoo!!!!

My short-term goals are:
1. Drink at least five water bottles a day.
2. Loose 5 ponds every month.
3. Work out at least 3 times a week.

Here are my long-term goals:

1. By January 2012, get down to a healthy weight of 135-140.
2. By Summer 2011, feel good in whatever kind of bathing suit this summer.
3. By Summer 2012, get into my first ever bikini : ) Maybe even a polka dot one!!


Lord willing, we’ll get there!!!