Weight Loss Goal

Every year I say to myself I need to lose weight, and each year I generally lose maybe 5 pounds or just maintain my weight. So, over the past 5 or so years I have maintained the same weight. Now that I have had a baby, my body has changed, however.... the day I quit nursing I have gained 20 lbs!!!! Yes, that is right 20! I did not realize how many calories you burn when you are nursing so when I stopped, nothing changed, including my diet....... Now I still need to lose weight like 5 years ago but this time its not just 5 lbs, its 20lbs...... Just typing that number makes me feel sick. I told Jake the other day that I couldn't believe how fast the pounds sneak up on you if you are not paying attention. I can now understand how people can get to 300lbs or more, it's actually pretty easy. :o)

So, I have set a goal to loose 20lbs and I would like to average 5lbs a month, which would equal 4 agonizing months of low calorie meals and date nights at the gym.

Today is February 22, 2011 so I should be able to meet my goal by June 22, 2011!
You may wonder why I am posting this.... and really, why you would care.... but it is a way to keep myself accountable and to publicly post my progress (without cheating).