Maye's Story

My Reasons for losing weight. umm to look hot and feel good about myself.. DUH!

The point of this blog is to see how two different people, who wear the same size, but have very different bodies, and different goals go about changing their bodies. As anyone who has ever tried to lose weight can tell you, it isn't easy and what works for some wont work for others. I guess we are hoping to not only get support from each other, but also other people who are in the process of dropping lbs, and maybe a few who have already been successful.

Long term Goals--

Well I guess my ultimate goal here is to look HOT. And to have a higher self esteem and blah blah blah... ok look i am your typical 22 yr old girl I would like to say my reasonings are not superficial like Christina's, but yea mine are pretty superficial. I want to look hot in a bikini, i want to be able to get a little black dress, go clubbing and not feel like the "wing mans responsibility." Don't get me wrong, i fully intend on leading a healthier life and being healthier and reaping the benefits of that as well, but i see that as a perk. Right now i am thinking my goal size is an 8. We will see how i look there and decide where to move.

Short Term Goals--- ok I have a LONG way to go until i reach the for mentioned goal. It is going to be a long road, and i think that i should make short goals that build up to it so i dont get to discouraged and just give up like i have done so many time before. This is my war on my waist so i have got to divide it up into battles. I guess my first one is to fit into this top i bought at hot topic. It is a XL and i checked the sizing charts it says an XL is between a size 11-13 (in the lollipop guild maybe) Right now i wear a 16 i want to fit into that by the carnage festival this summer. (i think it is in August) if u want to check out the top here is the link http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/Apparel/Tops/Corsets/Tripp-Black-Motorcycle-Halter-Corset-251550.jsp

hmm thats kinda a ways of, maybe i need a shorter goal.... hmmm things to ponder.. how about setting my workout routine and STICKING to it for a month. 30 days... if i can make a workout routine and stick to it for 30 days that will be my 1st goal..

How i am measuring-- ok because i know so may people are numbers focused, i will post my weight on here weekly (starting next Monday) but this number is not how i am judging my goals. I am looking at size and inches., as i said right now my ultimate goal is to be a size 8. According to JC Penny that would put my waist at about 28 1/2 inches hips at 39 1/2 and bust at 36 1/2. I will post my starting weight BMI and measurements on Monday. We will be posting pictures, updates on how we are doing, what we are doing and different things we find useful. We will probably have reviews on whatever we try (pills, workout videos and even free websites and products). Feel free to leave notes and ideas or what have you. We have comment boxes for a reason!!