Eye of the Tiger

Okay, so normally I don't post twice in one day...heck, normally not even twice in one month! So you know something's up, right?
Well, this past weekend has really gotten me thinking. I've always been insecure about my weight, and I have now just realized that I'm at my all-time high pound-wise. This weekend made me think of it because I had bought new pants for the wedding. They fit me wonderfully in the store. I haven't worn them between buying them and the wedding, so I can't blame the washing machine for this one. Sometime during the ceremony I come to find out I split my brand new pants. Thankfully in an inconspicous spot, mind you. BUT I WAS WEARING SPANX, FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!!!!! So, I've decided that I'm going to do something about this. I've dieted before, I've worked out before. I've diet pilled, I've SlimFasted, I've danced, I've crunched, I've walked, I've jogged, I decided to go back to walking. I've done just about everything I can think of. I'll lose about five pounds and then go right back. Now, I'm not trying to look like Kate Moss, or even trying to get down to a size six. I mainly just want a flatter stomach, if possible, and to generally feel better about myself. I'm not going to fad diet...no Atkins or South Beach or Weight Watchers. I'm going to just find out what are the correct portion sizes.
This is where you guys come in. I'm thinking that maybe if I have a support group behind me, making sure I don't give up (like usual), I can get some of this weight off. No offense, mom, but nagging doesn't usually come across as helpful. I'm hoping to get a membership at the fitness center up in Culpeper, since we're moving up there. It'll be on the way home, so I figure I could just stop off on my way home from work.
So I'm going to start a new blog, giving you weekly updates on weight loss and/or gain (hopefully not much of the latter) and I'm thinking monthly photo updates. Feel free to send me e-mails or comments to help me along.