Ugh, I'm a fatty!

Its that time of year for me, and probably all of you reading this, when I look down and realize my holiday eating went straight to the horrible parts of my body that were already imperfect. Awesome. A big thank you to everyone who brought over snacks that were sugar-laden and butter coated. I'm sure my nightly consumption of a whole bottle of wine aided in my muffin top's expansion. Endless cheese plates and huge helpings of roast beef sure tasted good days in a row and I can tell all that extra meat just became extra me. Let me make it perfectly clear.....I'm huge (compared to my comfortable weight).

The worst part is that the temperature outside is literally negative ten degrees during the day, making it nearly impossible to motivate myself to do anything about the fact that my cheeks (both sets) are growing. When I feel insecure (which is always) I just put on a hooded sweatshirt and my Carhartt coveralls and assure myself that I look fabulous.

The photo's are, obviously, before and after. The before was taken 2 years ago and the after was taken in November....I've since gained a few! Ouch. Its just way to difficult to be with my family and NOT overeat!

That said, my family and I are embarking on weight loss together. I'm sure out results won't end us on the Today Show, as a certain stick-to-it attitude is required, but I'm sure we'll try hard. An hour on the elliptical machine today made me feel like I still didn't DO anything. In a perfect world, I would hire a mean physical trainer to yell and me and tell me the truth about my awful thighs and who would finally convince me that there is no way to drink alcohol, eat carbs and loose weight. But, until my checkbook allows me to create this perfect world, I'll keep trying on my own in the gym and bitching about it here with you all.

I already feel defeated! (*reaching for the wine opener*)