Lean, Mean, Calorie Burning Machine..

Growing up I've always been a "big" girl. I've never been a size 0 or had those perfect abs. 

Weight has always been a struggle for me. It's a battle of ups and down's. I don't have small frame, I am built like my dad. big bone structure & muscles. (Although the muscles aren't always the most defined.) Over the years I have been all over the board with my weight. Well..this is a new year. 

I have had a lot of firsts and had decided at the beginning of the year that I was going to challenge myself to be a better version of myself..well I figured it is about time I take charge of something I have always struggled with. Don't get me wrong, I am not one of those overly self conscious people. I have no problem strutting my stuff, I just want to look the best I can. 

So, starting Monday I am going on a diet. I am sticking to it. I am going to go above and beyond to make my ideal body come true. There are no more excuses. You only get one body to live in..why not make it the best body you can get?? Now I'm not planning on going all crazy and becoming some woman's heavy lifting world champion..that's just crazy talk. All I want it something to be proud of. To say "this is me, I am what I am and I'm proud of it" 

I think that is a huge thing for girls these days. To be comfortable being who they are. It's not easy, there will always be someone that looks better than you. The trick is accepting that and being okay with it. You can't go through like comparing yourself to others because you will only ruin you're own happiness. If you don't like something, change it. Make a positive difference in you're life to get you to where you want to be. Don't wait around for something to happen, take the first step. Take charge.

That is exactly what I am doing. I know it's going to be tough, I know I will want to give up, throw in the towel. But then I will be back and square 1 wishing I had pushed myself harder, made it through so in the end I can look back and say: 

"I did that, I kept going, I pushed myself..and it was worth it"

Thankfully my wonderful husband is doing this with me. Hopefully with his support ( and knowing he is suffering like I am) we can both make it to our goal. 
Wish us luck. We are going to need it :)

Goodbye frumpy housewife..hello trophy wife!