So. Today I’m kicking off a weight loss challenge organized by my friend Wendy. First of all, if anyone ever invents a time machine, I would like to use it to go back in time and punch high school and college me in the face. YOU WERE NOT FAT, younger self. You most certainly did not have a stomach that had carried nine pound babies, and all that those little darlings left behind.
I need this, you guys. In two months we’re going on vacation. The second half of our vacation we’ll be with friends in Vegas, and at one point someone casually said, “Oh, we’ll just be in the pool all day,” and I panicked. I would like to not have to wear a swim skirt this year is what I’m saying. I have NO MORE excuses. I am not pregnant or nursing, or trying to get pregnant, nor will I ever be any of those things again, so I can’t tell myself that I’ll just “lose it all at once when we’re done.” I really, really want to do this, and I’m also totally terrified of failing, or giving up. I know that I can, follow through, but will I? (I won’t list all of the diet and workout plans that I have quit in my adult life, but trust me that the list is impressive.)
A friend created a truly terrifying workout plan for me. (He’s a college basketball coach and seems to know what he’s talking about. Also? I think he’s trying to kill me.) I’m thinking there might be a lot of workout and food related talk around here, because this sort of things becomes all consuming for me. Usually by about day 6, my husband’s head starts to resemble a cookie, and I start thinking about all of the awful things I would do to a person for a cheeseburger. So, it looks like I’ve got the right attitude going in! I mean, I am excited for the possibilities. I really, really, am. I’m also pretty lazy, and I like food. Sounds like a recipe for success right there!
So, hit me with inspiration, because I neeeeed it. Oh, and there’s a nice little prize at the end for the winner, so I think $500 is going to be my mantra for the next two months. Has a nice ring to it, don’t you think?
First of all, that is a cute suit bottom!
ReplyDeleteSecond, you can do it!!!!
You can do it, good luck!
ReplyDeleteThink of how many pulls on a slot machine that $500 will get yoU! WHoo Hoo!
ReplyDeleteHahahaha! Sounds like you and I have the same problems.... I need some motivation too! Lead by example for the rest of us food loving moms!
ReplyDeleteOh you are amazing - and you can do it! It's been YEARS since I myself have had the nerve or stick-to-it-ness. :)
ReplyDeleteYou can totally do this girl! I believe in you!
ReplyDeleteYou are so going to kill this, I just know it!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to have you on board and just remember that a Vegas swimming pool is far different than the community pool.
I can't wait to read more!!
More than anything, two days at a Vegas pool is my motivation!
DeleteThe Vegas pool is great motivation! I fear the beach. I am working hard though and my pants are falling off so I will take it as a good sign!
ReplyDeleteThinking i can wear my mini shorts it's my motivation! good luck!
ReplyDeleteWe are going to rock it! I can't wait to walk around without a cover up. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck! And here's advice from someone who has run 2 marathons and gained weight training for both- don't work out too much because you may find that you're starving.
ReplyDeleteYou will rock that bathing suit!
Hell yeh you are going to rock it. having vacay pool images as a motivator is such a good thing!!! That's how i did it.
ReplyDeleteVEry cute suit too! where's the top... you are going to wear one, right?
That's actually the logo for the challenge! It IS a cute suit, though. I should find out where it's from.
DeleteGood for you. You definitely can do it.
ReplyDeleteYou can do it! Even if (which isn't an option) you don't reach your ultimate goal, you should reward yourself for your hard work and dedication by wearing a bikini anyway! Trust me, I've seen lots of women (and men) letting it all hang out at the pool/beach. Let your confidence rock it.
ReplyDeleteEvery spring when I gear up for bathing suit season, I amp it up a bit at the gym and try to eat healthier. My mental mantra is "bikini", ironically enough. I am trying to slim down these saddlebags this summer.
Good luck on your skirt-less bikini success!
Cute swimsuit! I want to get to the point where I don't need a skirt or a pair of shorts. You can totally do it!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! I dream of the day of being able to wear a swimsuit without a cover up!
ReplyDeleteVery exciting endeavor. I have to wear a bathing suit skirt but over my tummy.
ReplyDeleteI need inspiration! Can you send him here? As an almost 40 gal who lives in FL nothing scares me more than baithing suit season!
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