Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired

I am so sick and tired of being sick and tired of being overweight. Last Saturday, I boarded the Odyssey Cruise Ship with Peace in Pages Book Club. I had a blast on the boat ride. I drank 20 Mimosas (no, it's not a typo—I had 20). I joined in on the line dances—I love doing the Wobble, and I ate great food!

However, prior to the boat ride, I spent days trying to find something to wear. The theme for the event was Books and Hats. My sister, Leslie, loaned me her cute hot pink polka dotted sundress, with the BIGGEST hot pink straw hat I'd ever seen! Well, somehow, I'd gained weight and Leslie and I are no longer the same size. It must've been from the 4 dozen steamed crabs I would binge on every Friday night. Crabs and a good movie hits the spot!

I was forced to wear the same black dress I wore to my father's funeral on March 1, 2011. It was the ONLY outfit that would fit me. I wasn't too happen about wearing that dress, but Ronlyn, a member of Peace in Pages Book Club, was picking me up in less than 10 minutes. So, I was set...not happy, but I was set to enjoy the boat ride.

Actually, I was not happy at all. I felt HUGE. I only ate one plate of food (a small plate), because I was already feeling fat. Yet, I guzzled down 20 glasses of orange juice and champagne. *deep sigh*

That night, I watched Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married?" The scene with Jill Scott and Lammond Rucker struck a cord with me. Jill's character, Sheila, was complaining about her weight and Lammond's character, Troy, said, "If you don't like how you look, then do something about it." I felt like he was talking to me. I hear you loud and clear, Lammond, with your fine self (had to slip that in there just in case someone forwards him this email).

Tomorrow is September 1, which marks the 20-day countdown to my turning 45. Beginning tomorrow, I will start the 20-Day-20-Pound Weight Loss Challenge using the SixWeekBody Makeover, and I would love for you to experience it with me. Better yet, join in with me! The more weight loss, the merrier!!

I will do something I HAVE NEVER DONE BEFORE. I will post an image, tomorrow, exposing all of my FAT! Each week I will post a new pic showing my progress. My goal is to lose 20 lbs by September 20, my birthday. I'm excited! I will also blog daily about my progress, and all the other good stuff.

So, will you join me?