30 By 30

I am going to start yet another project, but this time it is all about me. 30 By 30 is my goal to lose 30 lbs by the time I am 30 years old. That gives me just over 6 months to accomplish this goal. Hard? Absolutely! But I am up for the challenge. With guidance from my brother (Certified Personal Trainer), I will work my way to being healthier, slimmer, trimmer and more energetic (Saya is kicking my arse). Plus, I am looking forward to being married to my hubby again...I miss wearing my wedding and engagement rings :)

Here's a few numbers for you... 30 lbs will get me to be 5 lbs less than my pre-wedding weight, just 15 lbs more than my pre-Joshua weight (which is another goal) and only 20 lbs away from my pre-college weight (ultimate goal). Hope that didn't rattle your brain.

In order to be successful at this goal, which I believe is attainable, is to totally give into the program that I will be using. Resorting to my ways of the current and past time will keep me where I am at. Making changes really is the only way to get this done and I have finally reached that point where I am ready. I have known and come to terms that I am overweight but what I see in the mirror is not the same person I see in pictures and it is heartbreaking. The pictures show my true self and I am amazed at how much I need to work on. Sad to see it but thankful as well. 

Besides my self image issues, my health is at risk every day that goes by that I am carrying this weight. I huff and puff and can't keep up with my youngin' at all and I can see it is boring her like crazy. I want to play more, run more and overall be more energetic.

To accomplish my goal, I will need to start making changes such as:

• Eat more fruits and veggies
• Refrain from drinks with empty calories (soda, specialty coffee drinks, smoothies, etc.)
• Eat more lean proteins and good carbs
• Stay away from fast food
• Eat out less
• Drink more water
• Eat more small meals ( 6 - 7)
• Exercise at least 3x a week

As I go through this program, I will document my progress and results which will include pictures. I must warn you, the beginner pictures will not be for the weak stomached but you can choose to look away. I need to see them and maybe some of you do too!

Follow and support me as I work my way back to healthy!

Disclaimer: I absolutely know I am contradicting my previous statements about not caring about the number but in this challenge it is kind of hard not to pay attention to it. It is only a part of the end goal, not the whole determination of my success.