My body image

So this is the hippo from the "Madagascar" movies. Unfortunately this is also my body image. I am short and round. Many times people ask me when I am due and I have to calmly and politely tell them that I am not pregnant. I am working to change this image. Even though this hippo looks like this, she still has pizazz and has fun.

I ate a pear and a hard boiled egg for breakfast but then went over board with lunch. My husband took us out to eat and I had a prime rib with a loaded bake potato. I have to work on self control and portioning my food. It is something I will have to work hard on.

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fruits and veggies

I saw a post in the classifieds for an organic fruit and vegetable delivery service. I received my basket today and it looks wonderful! Pineapple, pears, apples, potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, and onions. Wonderful! I am hoping that now I HAVE to eat more veggies and fruits because I am paying for them to be delivered. Maybe then I can eat better and lose weight. Another step in the right direction.

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30 pounds - 10 months - 1 vacation

I have ten months until my husband and I finally go on our belated "honeymoon" to La Isla Mujeres. I have gained a lot of weight in the past year and a half due to our stressful lives. Things have calmed down and will hopefully stay that way. I need to lose 30 pound by next February so I can look better and actually wear clothes that fit. I bought a new treadmill and hope to use it consistently. I hate dieting because cooking and eating are my two favorite things to do. I am just disgusted with myself and want to look and feel better. I hope I can stay dedicated to my quest and be victorious when Feb 2010 arrives. Here I go...

Here is a dress I bought as incentive to lose weight. I hope to wear it at La Isla

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