Going Through Withdraws!!!

Nothing Brightens up a crap-tastic day like a good workout, time in a tanning bed, and a nice venison burger! Thanks Dad! I don't know what others get from their Dad's when they go home - but mine gives me Venison Meat - and sometimes a handle of Captain. !!WINNING!! Men take note - I don't want Flowers & Chocolate - just some Captain Morgan and a Burger! Haha =]

So – as I mentioned in a previous blog – I joined a gym here that offer different classes and training. I haven’t even been going for a full week – and I already feel better about myself. I just wish the weight came off faster - like I've been really good this week - why am I not a size 2 yet? :)

Any who - The gym is holding a 6 week Summer Slim Down! (Or –if you look outside today – I think it should be called “Springs on Crack –Slim Down”) I joined the “competition” but in the end – I feel we will all be winners! (Cheesy I know – but true) The competition officially starts on the 22^ndand goes until the end of May. It is based fully on before and after pictures –so it gives me motivation to have my after picture look better than my before picture. I like the concept of not going off amount of weight lost – or even inches lost – because everyone has a different goal! I would like to assume that everyone shares in the same general idea/goal to look good with their shirts off – and be healthy.

I signed up early – so I have 2 about weeks on the competition - (BooYa!) – When you sign up - is when you get your "Before" picture taken. It was taken right after my morning workout– so the “not looking good in the before picture” is something I can definitely check off! I don’t like taking my shirt off in front of people – so the fact that I had a picture taken in my sports bra and shorts – to be judged is a pretty big deal for me. I need to look better for the after picture so I am debating on tanning – or going in and asking to get spray tanned to make it look like I am sporting a 6 pack! (That is – if I don’t chisel one out on my own in the next 8 weeks!) I know I went tanning today - but the weather is soooooooooo gloomy - and will be for awhile - but I hadn't gone for almost 4 months! Whoop Whoop!

This is where having withdraws come in! I really do want to see a difference – and hey – I wouldn’t mind walking away with the winner’s prize. Sooooo I decided yesterday I need to be serious! I don’t have much for candy/sweets in the house – but I did take my wine and hide it in my garage –along with my Barcardi Limon & Captain. I decided yesterday that I am going to give up alcohol for the next 8 weeks :S It has been hard - but, so far so good! I am guessing if you ask me in a month a week well a few days - that answer will be different!

Also trying to eliminate carbs from my diet. I know that it’s impossible – but just get back to the low carb mind set – and overall – healthy eating mind set! Like today - no bun with my burger - or croutons on my salad! I really love croutons on my salad - so I don't know how long I can keep that up! You know the old saying you are what you eat - well I must have ate a fat kid and need to find some sexy beast here soon :P

I was thinking about taking my own before and after pictures and if the transformation was great - posting them for all to see - but - I decided against that. Your Welcome :) - however I would pose in my after picture like this!

That's all - I would say I am going to get started on my taxes - but that is a straight up lie - I might get the paper work out but I still have what - 4 days before they are due? I will do them tomorrow! Friday night doing taxes - and sewing a scarf - and probably the golden girls - it's OK if you are jealous :)