I’ve lost eight pounds since I started Weight Watchers about two and a half weeks ago. And I actually lost eight pounds prior to beginning Weight Watchers. That brings my total weight loss to 16 pounds since November 2011. Maybe it’s not much yet, but I am getting there especially since I started this program. I am super proud of myself, you guys. I am already feeling a lot better about myself and my body. I feel more energetic each day with less frequent mood swings. It’s pretty awesome.

I have Chris to thank for always making me feel gorgeous even when I was at the heaviest I’ve ever been. I feel comfortable walking around naked and embracing every curve since he came into my life. Thanks babe. I love you.

that I get from the vending machine in the Liberal Arts courtyard are 8 points. That is a meal, y’all. Oh, woe is me.

I’m going to sign up for Weight Watchers Sunday night and start living a healthier life on Monday. I just called up UNO’s recreational department, and I can join the gym for free. I just need to show my school ID.

I want to drop a few pants sizes and be where I was in high school. I was really healthy back then. Being involved in theatre, I would do plenty of movement and yoga. I’d go to the gym multiple times a week and eat healthy, well proportioned meals.

I realize that I will never be a skinny minny, and that’s definitely something I came to terms with a long time ago. But I want to feel healthier and comfortable in my own skin. When I look in the mirror, I am usually satisfied with what I see, but it’s not the same when I see pictures of myself. I wonder if that is how people really see me. Eating whatever you want is liberating and delicious, and college has definitely induced stress eating along with the freedom of eating without my mom constantly asking, “Should you really eat that?” I guess I kind of rebelled. Well that’s over now. I’m ready to get back on the right track and do myself (and my body) a favor. Maybe this change will help all these mood swings I’ve been suffering from, too.

Wish me luck, y’all.