I am thrilled to be marrying my wonderful fiance, Joel, this June even though the wedding planning is slowly driving me insane :)

I have been gaining weight since my freshman year of college. A few pounds a year for the past 8 years has turned into 50+ pounds of weight gain.

Before I walk down the aisle I hope to shed all that extra weight.

I am very lucky to have the support of my entire family and my fiance as they work towards their own weight loss goals as well.

UPDATE: 10/3/08 I have lost almost 25 lbs. since I joined 5 months ago.  I have dropped two full clothing sizes, and I feel GREAT.  I am nearing the halfway point to my goal and still hope to be able to walk down the aisle 50 lbs. lighter.  My poor seamstress.

SHORT TERM GOALS:

179 by December 1, 2008

500 minutes of exercise in December

LONG TERM GOALS:

175 lbs. by New Years!

155 lbs. by May 9, 2009

All my Mini Goals:

197 - BMI of 31 (July 4, 2008) - MET JUNE 30, 2008

195 - Lost 10 lbs. (July 18, 2008) - MET JULY 11, 2008

191 - BMI of 30 (August 16, 2008) - MET AUGUST 2, 2008

185 - Lost 20 lbs. (October 3, 2008) - MET SEPTEMBER 13, 2008

182 - (October 24, 2008) - MET OCTOBER 3, 2008; MET again NOVEMBER 24, 2008

179 - BMI of 28 (December 12, 2008)

176.5 - HALFWAY TO GOAL! (Christmas: December 26, 2008)

175 - Lost 30 lbs. (New Year's: January 1, 2009)

173 - BMI of 27 (January 20, 2009)

169 - Out of the 170s! (Valentine's Day: February 14, 2009)

166 - BMI of 26 (March 1, 2009)

165 - Lost 40 lbs (March 6, 2009)

164 - Lost 20% of body weight (Bridal Shower: March 14, 2009)

160 - BMI of 25 (April 10, 2009)

159 - HEALTHY WEIGHT (April 24, 2009)

155 - Lost 50 lbs. (One year from start: May 9, 2009)

150 - My Wedding: (June 20, 2009) Current Goal