christythebride

It’s been quite a week. I started my job this week. It has been fun, but sooooo tiring!

I started going to a personal trainer this week (reluctantly, as I have withdrawal issues when I have to give up large amounts of money at a time). The trainer has been kicking my butt! I am glad that I ponied up the money for a trainer, though. After the intense schedule I’ve had this week, there would have been no way that I could have made myself do what an intimidating, 6′9″, ex-football player made me do.

My food intake still needs some serious control. I’m having trouble giving up sugary foods, and when I have them- I tend to go overboard. I am going to try and follow a simple plan and see how that works out. Like the saying goes: KISS. Keep It Simple Stupid.

In the words of my buddy, Lara:

“Reset and Restart”

That will be my personal mantra this week, because let me tell you- last week was baaaaaaaaad!  (Well, as far as food goes, anyway.)   I’m going to come clean with you.  I gained 4 lbs last week.  Honestly.

I knew that this would probably happen.  I just graduated college (woohoo!), and after a full week of grueling final exams and long nights without sleep, I was at a little loss for motivation and self control.

This week will be the week to get back on the horse…  If it doesn’t collapse. 

Thank you to everyone who gave me so much encouragement and support!

So…  I tried on that bikini to see how far I have to go.  Wow.  Specifically, the arms and the belly have got to go.  (Well, not entirely…  You know what I mean!)

I had so much fun teasing Chris about my “secret wedding gift” to him!  Partially, I must admit, it’s for me, too…  There is a photographer in Atlanta who specializes in old-style 1940’s pin-up photos shoots.  This is my motivation!  I want to get really cute so that I can take some amazing (cute- not dirty, in case anyone was wondering!) pictures for him to have.  If I can pull that off, I know that I’ll have made my goal!

While I know that he loves me completely for who I am, as I am- he’s amazing and deserves to have a smoking hot lady!  I want to do this as much for him as I do for myself.

Look out, gym!  Here I come!

*Deep breathe*

I feel like I’m going to confession, here.

Before I start my “bless me, fathers”, I really want to let everyone know how blown away I am by everyones amazing support!  The kind words have meant so much, and really encouraged me…  I’ve only been on for a day!

Now, down to business.  Bless me buddies, for I have sinned:

I had cocktails and Chinese take out last night.  *sigh*

I have to be honest, here…  It will probably be like that all this week.  I’m about to graduate college in 6 days (yay!), and between the intense finals and graduation parties, I’m not even promising myself much.  (Maybe someone can kick my butt about that…  Butt kickings will always be welcome on this blog.)

This will not last long, however.  I start my first job on the Monday after I graduate, so there will not be a lot of time for shenanigans.  But we’ll get there. 

Thank you again, everyone!

Hi! Thanks for checking out my blog… My name is Christy, I’m 22 years old, and I’m getting married in January! I’m so excited, but I really want to be in the best shape of my life for my wedding. When you think about it- it’s a completely new life, so I want to start it out right! I have a pink bikini on my wall, and it’s calling my name!

A few things about me:

I love slapstick humor! Stupid things make me laugh a little too hard, sometimes!

I LOVE animals! Right now, I have a black lab/terrier mix (Eevee) and a beautiful bearded dragon (Busey).

I love dancing to fun music! The 70s and 80s are the best for a fun, silly time!
I’m looking forward to the upcoming year, and I am soooooo ready for this challenge!