If you don't get real about fat, you're going to get real fat.

So the last thing I want is for this blog to become about weight loss but, seeing as it's become a pretty major issue in my life these last few (read: since we got married in August 2007) months, I am feeling the need to talk about it.

Spare me the "you just had a baby Emily! Give yourself a break." and "it took 9 months to put it on, it'll take 9 months to get it off" and "well I think you look great" emails. 

Liars. All of you.

The fact of the matter is that I gained a whopping 56lbs while I was pregnant. Of which I've only lost 30. 

9 of which were baby.

And I was 10lbs over weight when I got pregnant. 

And I STILL have about 40lbs to lose.

I think "daunting" is perhaps the best word to describe the battle I have ahead.

The worst part about it is that I have recently been able to identify my triggers for over eating.

There are more than a few.

Stress, boredom, lack of time to plan a meal, exhaustion and, oh, babies. 

And stress.

And exhaustion.

Babies are trouble I tell you.

I have started going back to the gym, but sometimes it's hard to choose between my bed and a treadmill. (Actually, the real problem is that it's NOT).

My dad has even offered to pay for a trainer to help me get back on my feet.

I can't pass that up.

So let's just keep this short.

Today I am (don't tell anyone.) 182lbs. I would like to be 145lbs by my 30th birthday on August 7th.

I have four months to lose 37lbs. That's two pounds a week, which may be totally unreasonable, but well worth the try don't you think?

How am I going to do it? Here's where this blog will keep me accountable.

I will:

-Plan my meals, and make as many as I can in advance to avoid temptation.

-Go to the gym at least 3 times a week.

-Walk every day with Clem.

-Drink water in place of all other beverages.

-Avoid snacking.

-Eat balanced meals so I won't want to snack. (yeah right)

-Write down what I eat.

My measurements are even more embarrassing. 

But Dr. Phillip (initial) McGraw says "if I don't get real about fat I'm going to get real fat" and I think that's some sound advice.

Bust 104cm (40.9")

Waist 102cm (40.2")

Thigh 69cm (27.2")

Arm 31cm (12.2")

Whhhaaaat? My waist equals my bust? Terrible news.

Time to put a stop to that.

I suppose here's where I put a before picture. Lucky for me I don't have one, or a camera at the moment so it'll just have to wait.

That's it for now. I'm sorry I've had to succumb to writing about this junk (in the trunk).

I'll try not to make a habit of it.

xo Em