Adventures in weight loss week 1

On June 9, 2012 I have the honor of participating in the wedding of two lovely people.

The dress the bride has chosen for me is GORGEOUS. And although I may wear jeans, t-shirts and converse high tops 90% of the time, I do enjoy dressing up in pretty clothes. I love clothes. I love fashion. And if you ever had the privilege of seeing my closet you would think it belonged to another person. This is yet another reason on a list of reasons for me to embark on this weight loss plan.

Along with selfish fashion reasons I have other equally selfish and not so selfish reasons for wanting to slim down.

Near the top of the list is that I want to act more. I love it, the acting, but sadly there are not many parts for a chubby albeit hilarious girl. I know I have passed the age of being an ingenue, although honestly I don't believe I was ever the ingenue type. But losing weight will make other parts a little more reachable if I also continue to work on the craft.

Another reason is for my health. I have so many family members that are over weight, have high blood pressure and cholesterol and eventually are diagnosed with diabetes. And now that I am a parent it is very important to me to show my boys the importance of being healthy and staying active.

And my last reason for my desired weight loss? It sounds crazy but I have never been a slim and healthy person. I have always been chubby or plain out fat. I would really like to be able to wear anything I want. I want to wear tank tops! I want to wear skimpy dresses before I get to old! And damn it! I want to wear a bikini! It sounds really crazy, but these are the things I want.

Finally my plan...

I am going to lose a grand total of 30 pounds. Bringing my weight loss total for the last year and a half to nearly 70 pounds. Holy cow, When I moved back to California I was weighing in at 198 pounds. Which is ridiculous. I can't believe I let myself get that heavy. I know 30 pounds sounds like a lot, but really it isn't all that much.

With a diet of low carbs, low/no sugar and daily workouts varying cardio and weight lifting I have no doubt that I will reach my goal.

I invite you all to follow my progress and crazy cravings. Words of encouragement are welcome. Telling me my plan is preposterous is not.


And anyone that would like to join me in my weight loss please feel free. I will blog my weekly progress, workouts, how I fight cravings and what I choose to eat on my cheat days. In the words of my TES family, LETS DO THIS!

Love, happiness and sunshine.