I'm An Addict.

It's true...I really am. There's no other way of putting it when you're over-weight and like food. I'm an addict! My mom and I were discussing this a few days ago and it's no different than someone addicted to drugs, or alcohol, or pornography. You gotta cut the craving from your life. And at first it's gonna SUCK! You get anxious and want that fix. For me, it's junk food. That sweet fix of something yummy on your tongue loaded with sugar and fat just takes the edge off. And once you get that fix you can function in life again and things just don't seem so bad. But as soon as you run out you gotta have it again and again! Usually regretting that you did the un-thinkable, AGAIN!

Almost 2 weeks ago I wrote about starting to lose weight and exercise. And..well...I've lost. A pound. In 2 weeks that's not really good enough. Granted along the way I've had several days where I just couldn't take it any more and I had to get my fix. I noticed it takes about a week to detox the body. At least if your addiction is food. I noticed after that first week that I was feeling pretty good and wasn't thinking about the junk food as much. But then we went out of town for the day and of course eating out and buying sweets ruined that. Since then this past week has been a rocky climb again. So I'm starting a new week today and I'm recommitting myself.

Hi, I'm Brittany Ladle. And I'm a food addict. 

My mom and I are really trying hard to lose 10 pounds before she comes (Or at least she is...I'm nursing and I'm not sure 10 pounds in a month is good but I'm gonna try my hardest just to NOT eat the junk!) and she's really my support group thus far. If anyone else would like to admit they are a food addict and join in please let me know. I'm still trying to figure out what motivates me...I thought money? A trip? What will help motivate me? I've always thought a goal outfit was a good motivator. So when we were at the Mall last Saturday I got a SUPER CUTE JUMPER that I REALLY wanna fit into! So this is my goal outfit.

It's simply perfect! It's got pockets (I LOVE pockets on stuff!), a high waist-band, LONG pant legs, and it's made out of thin material so it'll be perfect for wearing here come this fall. It's gonna look good...But it's gonna take a good 15 or 20 pounds before it fits! So...that's my motivator. It hangs in my closet and I take it out and look at it every so often...I think I'll be looking at it alot this week!

Robby started running today so that's a good push for me to work out too. If he's getting up at 5AM to run I can surely work out during the day while bebe is happy or sleeping. I'm gonna do this gosh dangit!

So anyway...Not much progress thus far but I'm re-committed and admitting I have a problem!