Boo!

So, I just got engaged! And am going on vacation in a couple of days. Both stressful events because now I have a wedding to plan and have to worry about my whale of a body traumatizing some poor soul wandering the beach. My size is also an issue in finding a dress that doesn't make me look like I have no boobs and no waist!

So seeing as how my weight and body image are heading the list of things on my mind, I decided to tackle it in earnest this time. I joined a free online exercise and diet program that tracks your food intake and exercise routine. It's probably not the best time to start this since I'm going away in a few days and the habit can't form if it's interrupted in the middle. However, I can't bear to wait so we'll see how it goes during the vacation and when I get back.

So far, I've been pretty faithful at tracking, if not keeping to the calorie restriction. I calculated that for my current size and lifestyle, I need about 1445 calories to maintain my current weight. I need to eat 500 less calories in order to lose a pound a week. However, when I try keep to 1100 calories a day, it's torturous! I'm hungry for most of the day, and have to constantly remind myself that almost anything I eat will put me over that limit.

Part of the solution to the above problem is to eat some more calories, but to also exercise. Now that the weather is warmer, I can actually be more active. Walking around the city was a major part of my activity last year and I find myself doing it more now as well.

So the plan is to continue to be good about my diet and exercise plan. During my vacation, I will still try to be conscious of what I eat, but probably won't be tracking it. I mean, I'll be eating smaller portions than I usually eat and also plan to walk along the beach a lot to get in some exercise. I want to relax while on vacation, but I don't want to lose focus either.

Once I get back, I can return to my current routine. Wish me luck!