In the beginning...

It's amazing how once upon the time I used to weigh only 154 lbs. WOW some people might say, but for me, that's amazing. Fast forward 12 years and 3 kids later, and I'm topping out at 240lbs. That's nearly 100lbs heavier (really, at this stage, what's an extra 10lbs?). I am so unhappy about my weight that it's starting to effect how I look at myself. I had a discussion with my husband just recently and told him that I really have a distorted image of what I REALLY look like. I don't feel like i'm 240lbs. Maybe 200....but not 240. Most of the time, I don't think that I should be in size 20 jeans. I like to believe that I can wear 18's at least. I just know that it's time that I change this. Amanda inspired me by using this site, so I will do the same. On New Year's Day, I will weigh myself, and go from there. My goal weight is going to be 175lbs by December 31st. That will average out to 5 1/2 pounds a month. I am confidant that I can accomplish this. It's going to be hard, as pastries are my vice (omg the cobbler my father in law made today is AWESOME!), but it's not impossible. Feel free to encourage, as I will need it!