Game On

When we returned from Christmas, one of the things we both noticed was that Coco, our lab, was looking a little fluffy, like a dog who hadn't exercised in a couple of weeks. I wonder if she looked at me and thought the same thing. (Gee, Mom is looking a little soft. I wonder why she stopped exercising?) I eat for comfort. I have always known this. My very first food memory is in 6th grade. We had just returned from cheerleader tryouts and I didn't make it. It had been a long, emotional day and my parents and sisters were both taking naps. I remember standing in our pantry and eating. I remember thinking how I wasn't hungry, but I couldn't stop eating. Pretty sad, huh? Fast forward 25 years and my move to Houston. I was looking pretty good last spring. Then, the bombshell. I don't know exactly how bad it is, because I am afraid to get on the scale, but it is bad. If I had to guess I would say 15 pounds, but it could be as bad as 20. I am happy now. I no longer need comfort food, but food is addictive. (If you haven't seen the movie "Super Size Me" you must! It is so good. If you live near me, invite me over and I'll watch it with you. Seriously, this will motivate you) So, I've eaten my way through the last 6 months and now it's time to stop. I can't start stopping till January 2nd b/c of 2 more holiday parties and out of town family, but I promise to start eating healthier January 2nd.



This is where you come in. I KNOW there are plenty of you out there that are going to go on a diet. I want you to join me on a 3 month challenge. I am going to have my hubby take a before photo of me. I want you to do it too. You don't have to show them to anyone. It's to serve as inspiration. I am going to do mine in a sports bra and shorts. Mainly because my bathing suit probably doesn't fit, and even if it did I would have to tend to those nether regions....tmi? Sorry!



I am making this a contest. There will be a worthy prize involved. This is not based on weight loss, but best before and after photos. You don't have to send me your before photos now. You can "weight" until you have your sexy after photo to go with it. Now, PLEASE post a comment and let me know you are in this with me and let me know what program, if any you plan to follow. I plan to follow Weight Watchers. So, Annie, you were my inspiration for this so you should be posting. Leslie, you are my best friend so you have to be in. Linda and Fran, you complain all the time about needing to lose weight so you better be in. (it's not that hard to comment, click on post a comment!) Ali, you are already getting skinny so you should be in. Karen, although you don't have an ounce to lose, you also inspired me so I am expecting a comment. Kim, you are taking a trip with a dear friend this spring so don't you want to play???



Pass this along to your friends. Let's motivate and encourage eachother. I will be posting my updates weekly. Although not as brave as Annie, I will tell you how much I'm losing. At some point, I will post my before picture and some updates along the way.



Alright, fire up (that means to get excited in cheerleader speak)! 2009 is almost here!