Here it goes...

I woke up today feeling anxious.  I think it's partly because I'm about to divulge what every woman wants to hide from the world - her true size.  And the other part was having to let go of some of the foods that I dearly love - mainly foods loaded with sugar and carbs.  I have a food addiction and I've known this for a good part of my life.  I use it to celebrate and when I am stressed or feeling down.  It's how I comfort myself so term 'lifestyle change' is very fitting for me as I am going to need to learn other ways to comfort myself.

So, here is my before picture (I just got done showering after going on a walk/jog):

My measurements:
Chest: 45 inches
Waist (at my belly button): 41 inches
Hips (at my hip bones): 48inches
L Arm: 14 3/4
L Leg: 27

I did not weigh myself this morning (not exactly sure where the scale is if you can believe that!) and a girl can use all the help she can get so I will post that tomorrow... pretty sure the measurements won't be changing overnight!

I also want to add some things to this blog like books I am enjoying and things that inspire me (hello pinterest ADDICT!).  Don't plan on a play by play of my meals unless it is awesome or of my workouts either.  I just don't know that any of that is truly that exciting or really all that memorable.  But do plan on weekly weigh ins and monthly measurements because those will be posted.  Hopefully you can celebrate with me!

In addition I need to establish some goals so I am working on that... I need to have some short goals and long goals (hopefully not too long :).  I will try to post those soon.  Some of my goals will be about other things, not just figure changing but things I am trying to accomplish in my life as well.