And so it begins...

So, I'm getting married next June. I'm 5'2" and about 15-20 lbs overweight (according to Weightwatchers anyway). I'm in the center of the above photo with my bridesmaids. You'll notice I have strategically placed myself in the middle so I look skinnier. This is a tactic I use at all times during photo opps. You'll also notice my entire bridal party is skinny girls. Ugh.

I got engaged in December, and so far I have done nothing to get myself into acceptable shape for the $2,300 photo package I have chosen. Seriously, I am not going to spend that much money on photos that I end up hating in the long run. Plus, I'll be standing up there in front of 200 of my closest friends and family and let's be honest, I want to look good! I could say I am doing it for myself, which I am, but I am really doing it so I don't feel like a fat ass on my wedding day.

Anyway, I joined Weightwatchers (I'll call it WW from now on) in July and lost 2.2 lbs the first week. I'm not sure what happened, but I immediately fell off the wagon after that first weigh-in. The next 2 weeks, I no-showed the WW meeting/weigh-in and when I finally returned 3 weeks later (last week), I had gained 1.2 lbs back. OK, I am not obese, or even fat, but I feel chubby and just not toned. My goal is to get rid of the chub and tighten everything up.

I decided to start this blog as motivation to continue with WW and to kick my workout regime into gear. The motivation, however, will come from my followers. So please, do me a little favor and visit my blog once in a while, and maybe even write me some motivational comments here and there. If I know at least someone is following me, it will hopefully keep me motivated.

Stay tuned for some "before" photos of my chubby body...I'll be posting updated photos and weightloss updates each week. Thanks for reading : )

Oh yeah, my starting weight is 143. I am horrified to reveal this, but how else can I be motivated if I don't tell you? My goal is 125-130. Stay tuned!