I've joined.......

I FINALLY did it....I joined Weight Watchers yesterday. Fergie inspired me so much that I finally got my act together and signed up for the online program. My goal is to lose 15 pounds.!

That will take me back to my second year in law-school weight. You ask....why not first year???? Everyone gets the sophomore 10!!!!! Well, I was quite tiny and very fit and tres sexy in my first year of law school (especially first semester - thus snaging (sp?) me a husband by the end of first year - I digress). Anyway, my weight in the first year was abnormally low - in fact it was the smallest I had ever weighed in my entire adult life. Although I explain to DH all the time that those super tight size 4 blue jeans was a weight/size aberration, and although I really felt extremely confident during my first year, I would be striving for an "unhealthy" weight if I strive for that weight/size. So, I'm being real with myself and shooting for the second year weight/size. That is a little more realistic body weight and will provide a more realistic goal.

Anyway, I've been on WW for less than 24 hours and I now understand why I've gained 10 pounds in the last 6-7 months. I always thought that I wasn't eating that much and couldn't figure out why I was still picking up so much weight. Well, a chocolate milkshake twice a week would do it - wouldn't it?!?!? Or a salad from Corner Bakery, with loads of dressing?!?!?! So, I will do my best because my body image is absolutely terrible right now, my energy level is low, I'm irritable and grumpy all the time - there is no way that this could be good for me, my daughter or my marriage. I'll keep you updated on my progress.

P.S. I have no idea how to do all the great little icons that J. Fergie used:)