An emotional eater and a new-found project

It all started with a dress...actually it started with a ring 8 months ago. Yippee, we're engaged!! Now starts the planning, the stress, the worrying about if your mother's aunt's nephew on her 2nd cousin's side should be invited. *insert nail biting anticipation*.

Ok,  so add up excitement about an engagement, stress about planning a wedding and throw in a side of starting a new business and what does it equal? Emotional eating.

I've done it for years. I think it's something that started with a jam-covered pacifier being plugged into my mouth as a baby as soon as I would cry (Thanks, Grammy). I had a sweet tooth before I even teethed.

Now, I'm a tall gal, and I've been told I carry my weight well. I'm not extremely overweight, but certain parts of me are definitely "cushy" and I've had the curves of a 28yr old since I was 15. I've always enjoyed food and have, alot of times, taken out my emotions on it.

I bought my wedding dress back in the summer when me, my fiance and some of our family members went down to ND for a long weekend. He and I were shopping together and, miracle-of-miracles, found it in a sweet little shop that is one of my favorites.

I was ecstatic when they didn't have the size I thought I was, and, trying on a smaller size, fit into it like a glove! I knew I wouldn't have a whole lot of wiggle room to work with, and knew I couldn't gain too much before my beautiful dress wouldn't fit.

Fast forward 6 months and a whole boat-load of stress later. I'm still super excited about getting married to my amazing fiance, I've just fallen off the bandwagon in regards to my eating.

I decided this week to start Weight Watchers. This is my second time on the program (the first being 3 years ago for a short time and a loss of 15lbs).

My personal goal? I want to have my pretty little wedding dress taken in.

I've started this blog to help keep myself motivated and I will be posting my weight loss/triumphs/struggles as I start on this journey. At times this will include boasting about a good week of dropping or, at times, picking myself up by my shoelaces and reminding myself why I am doing this in the first place: my health.

I want to create a healthy lifestyle for myself and my soon-to-be husband. I want us to reach that 60yr anniversary without either of us having had any major health issues due to weight problems.

I'm excited and hope you follow my journey with me