Pretty sure Curiosity killed the Cat

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Three very scary words....

This is it folks. I'm done. I'm tired. I have to get myself in shape again. I have to change my life and live a healthier lifestyle.

Being overweight and out of shape again really pisses me off. Especially since I'm smart enough and informed enough to know better. I know how to eat right, I know how to exercise. I know how much better I feel when I follow a healthy lifestyle.

Yet, I have clearly chosen not to do the right and smart thing. I have allowed myself to be lazy and to ignore what's best for myself and my family.

I have to face facts, obviously I know all the right reasons I should lose weight and get in shape. Health, longevity, energy, family, emotional well being, blah, blah, blah. But sometimes it takes just something assinine enough to kick myself into gear. Well here it is: it's swim suit season again.

Yes, I said it, SWIM SUIT SEASON. Those 3 little words have evoked more fear into the female species than any other words I can think of!! (ok, obviously I exaggerate, perhaps hearing "you have cancer" might be more scary - but maybe the chemo would make me puke and I'd look better in a swimsuit - but I digress)

I want to look better in a swim suit dammit. And if looking better in a swim suit means I've managed to get healthy in the process, then that's a great side effect! Wait, did I say look better? Crap, I meant to say "look good". I know I'll never be super thin, or look "hot", but I'd really be happy looking good. Looking fit and healthy. And I want to wear a few of the outfits on the far right side of the closet. Especially those super cute jeans with the tags still on.

So today, I start. I will eat better, eat less, and move more. Simple equation. I had a healthy breakfast and just came back from a 30 minute walk/trot with the dog. I suppose now's the time to post a before picture. My face is sweaty and shiney right now, no make-up, so brace yourself! I hope to be able to post happier looking photos as time goes on.

ooops!

Sorry - didn't realize the beach video was sideways when I uploaded it!

Back to the beach!

Just booked a camping trip at the beach for next weekend! Call me crazy! I love the beach and can't wait to have my toes in the sand for a few days. We couldn't get a spot right on the shore, but we are just up on the bluff and will have a great view. The best part is I think we found a dogsitter and won't have to worry about Katie at the beach. This is great because they have very strict rules for dogs at the beach. And without the crate in the back of the truck we can bring our bikes. Just going to be Loryn and I. Bill's going to visit his dad that weekend. We plan on just relaxing and doing some reading. Walking on the shore, dolphin spotting, campfires, marshmallows, and maybe even catching a few waves if the water isn't too cold.

Too many clothes!!!

I know what you're thinking, What girl can ever have too many clothes? I'm running out of room in my drawers and closet. And I also have bags of clothes tucked in the back of my closet. I haven't yet started putting my clothes in the guest bedroom closet, and frankly I REFUSE to!

I think I have a solution to my problem, but I'm having a hard time making it happen. The solution is to actually finally lose the weight I keep saying I'm gonna lose and then actually keep it off. The reason I have too many clothes is sad. A girl should have too many clothes because she loves fashion, however I have too many clothes because I have shit in my closet and drawers in every size from 8-20. It's like a boutique in there. I think if everything were the same size, I'd only need about half (or less!) of my closet.

Seriously - this is a burden!!!! The strange thing is most of the clothes I have saved in smaller sizes are really out of style. Even if I lost enough wait to fit into some of this stuff it would only be appropriate at a Halloween party. Although if I wait long enough some of those high waisted pleated jeans might come back in style. You never know.

Maybe next week I'll do a closet overhaul. It's going to be hard because I REALLY hate getting rid of clothes. And will the women at whatever shelter I donate to really want to wear my jeans and tops from the '90's? Who knows?

Knowing me I won't get rid of anything. And if I ever do fit back into that crap I plan to subject my friends to a horribly outdated fashion show of my skinny clothes! There will be alcohol involved for all!

Hair Issues

I've been growing my hair out for about a year now. Seemed like a good idea. I was actually liking it until I decided I needed bangs. The bangs and the additional layers are NOT working for me.

Lately I'm just not happy with the hair and I'm starting to yearn for short hair again. But since quitting my job, I'm not sure I can afford the maintenance on a good short hair cut. SHIT! Wonder how much you really get paid if you add the ads to your blog?

Plus if I continue to grow it I'll have enough hair for either an awesome side pony or a huge hair-do for the 80's Halloween Party. Another quandary to ponder. I may have to nap on this one for a while.

What the?

Last night I was thinking of something I NEEDED to blog about, and now this morning I can't remember what the hell it was!!! Seriously, this is bad!