The Change

Ok…I’m serious… I’m committed… this is it…this time I am going to do it…

Tomorrow morning, I am changing my life. I am going to start eating better (which believe me won’t be difficult) and I am going to exercise regularly. So, why is this going to be any different then the last 50 times I decided to do this? I am going to be doing it in front of you. You are my accountability. I am doing it for me, but I am going to hold myself accountable by either succeeding or failing on this blog.

A girlfriend of mine has decided to do this on her blog and check in weekly. She is precious, and smart, and calm, and has her stuff together… I like to think I could have been like her if I would have chosen to. Anyway, she has something like 15 pounds to lose for a wedding this summer, so obviously, mine will last a bit longer. But I am dedicated, and I can do this.

A guy I went to high school with in Texarkana is doing the same thing. He started Jenny Craig and is doing a video blog and putting it on Facebook. I am so proud of him. I do not have the guts to do that!!! I am really proud of him.

Anyway, the plan is to get up in the morning and weigh and take my measurements and a frumpy picture, then hit the gym. I will take Major, so we will have to go and be back in time for his 11:00 nap. (BTW – yes, I am THAT mom. I am taking my kid to the nursery with a runny nose. He has been on anti-biotics for a week. He shouldn’t have anything that another kid could catch.) I bought a magazine with some workouts in it, and I am going to start one tomorrow. I purchased some fruit and veggies and some other “better food choices” this afternoon at the grocery. I am feeling pretty good about it.

I will do my check in’s on Monday’s, so make sure you check back with me and keep me accountable. And feel free to cheer me on. I have at least 30 pounds to lose. That is 20 pounds more than I weighed when I graduated high school. And my 20th class reunion is this year, so I figure a pound a year is reasonable weight gain and should be allowed. Wish me luck! I’m gonna be lookin’ fine in 2009!