The day has come.......

.......that I decided that it is time to lose weight. I don't like looking the way I do, and I sure don't like having to search for clothes that fit! I took a good hard look at life and realized I am important. Not that I didn't think this before, but I realized that I am important. Important enough to fight for. Losing weight has to be one of the hardest things to get past. I am sure it is just as hard as any other addiction.

My mind has gone back and forth through many thoughts with this whole process. There are so many options when it comes to dieting....but only one decision when it comes to a lifestyle change. I have read many articles online about weight loss and talked to many people about various things that they have done. Some have done programs like Nutrisystem, or others where you have to eat their food. I have also seen the weight creep right back on when they have reached their goal and quit eating the food. I have also talked to several that have opted for the surgury way. For many it works great and others.....the few I have read about died. I know that the chances of death are slim, but I have 3 reasons not to try it....

1. Morgan
2. Christopher
3. Kaden

To me they are reason enough. I know parents are "supposed to" drive their kids nuts but my plan is to drive them nuts for the next 92 years!! Yep you guys are the lucky ones.

And even more than my kids.....I deserve it! I deserve to live the kind of life that I want and not what I am letting myself!

So here it is....my goal

120 pounds (to lose)

My reward...there will be several along the way.....but in March of 2010 Morgan is going to New York City and either I or Dan gets to go....and if I am the lucky one......I am going to buy a cute outfit! Can you imagine how fun it will be? I can't wait!