you can't avoid looking in the mirror?

i've always been a fit person. i have a small frame, and i can easily workout and sweat a waterfall. i would eat what i wanted, and still look how i wanted. i fit into size 4 jeans, still giving me curves and allowing me to look healthy and toned, not just skinny and fragile. then, i fell in love and EVERYTHING went out the window. i barely fit into a size 7, and i refuse to go higher. some of my dresses don't look good anymore, my ass is HUGE, and i've gone up a cup size. i weight 145 lbs, and for many women that is an awesome healthy weight, but for me, standing at 5"2, i have muffin top, i look squashed and pregnant. my boyfriend is training and working out everyday to gain 3 lbs in muscle, and finally inspired me to get my ass of the freaking chair and get out of this rut.

it's been about a week since i made the decision to lose 20 pounds by january. i want to fit into a size 4 seven jeans on my birthday, which is the 5th. 20 pounds is a high goal, but if i even come close i'll be so happy and motivated to keep going. i've lost 1 pound since last tuesday, not the best start, but i'm hoping with changes in my workouts and everyday eatting i can make my goal.

here i will be logging my workouts and what-nots. i won't be logging what i eat, but i may be putting some recipes that i will add to my diet and recipe book. i look forward to meeting so many inspirational people and seeing your results! wish me luck!