Inspired by I Used to be Fat

Yesterday, on MTV, I was watching the show, I Used to Be Fat. And just like when I watch The Biggest Loser, I was so inspired. The girl on the show lost 90lbs through diet and exercise. And she looked fabulous at the end of the show.

I think I was especially inspired because at her starting size, she was a little bit heavier than I am now, and by the time she was starting college (this was over a period of 4 months) she had lost 90lbs! 

Every year it seems, I struggle to lose weight. I think it's because I'm just not as invested in it as I should be. My husband is a healthy weight and size and could pretty much eat anything he wanted, if he chose to. I, on the other hand, can't. I'm overweight (or obese, if you're judging by the BMI scale) and I need a change. I need to get to a healthy weight and size.

I can't remember when my clothing size was a single digit. Probably when I was still in elementary school. I can't remember when I wasn't forced to have to buy clothing at a plus-size store. (I HATE the term "plus-size" by the way!) I can't remember when I didn't get winded climbing a few sets of stairs. I'm tired of it, and I need to make a life change.

I'm using this blog to keep me accountable and motivated. Because I want to do this. I need to do this. This is the time. I really mean it this time.

In order to help with my progress, I'll be planning my meals in advance and using SparkPeople.com to track what I eat. I've had success using a food journal (like SparkPeople.com), and now I just need to keep on using it. My exercise will be a mix of going to the gym, doing TurboKick and P90X at home, and eventually, I want to get TurboFire. I just became a Coach on BeachBody.com, so I'll be able to get Shakeology and other Beach Body products for a small discount. 

I'm ready. 

I don't want to look back a few months from now and say, "I wish I had started then." 

Tomorrow, I'll be sharing my starting weight (scary!) and a few photos.

Til then, have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!