220 Days Until I say "I Do!"

hilaryetta

I've been a member of MFP for years and it's my go-to website and app each time I begin another weight loss effort. I've lost and gained the same 20 pounds for the better part of 6 years (ever since having kids). After getting a divorce three years ago, I've struggled with binge eating to cope with the stress.
Last year I met the absolute perfect man for me and we're getting married October 22nd of this year! Finding love again and being in such a functional relationship has shown me why people get married. He is the true love of my life and absolute anchor and support.
I've been through so many ups and downs and now that I'm on the "up" I really feel motivated to lose weight for my upcoming wedding and then keep it off. I read so many success stories and see all these amazing transformations, and there's this voice in my head that has started more loudly saying "Why not me??" Why not me?
I'm capable in so many areas of my life. I have two amazing boys from my previous marriage who make me proud, I work full time at a career that I love, I'm independent and hold my own, and am building a successful relationship with my future husband. I feel like if I can do all of that, then what does this weight have on me?

I started re-logging my food last week and lost 3 pounds...3 pounds!! That was just from logging the food and making a few smarter choices here and there. This week my goal is to log every day and increase my water intake to 3 bottles full of my 28 oz container.
I'm taking this in small steps and goals....because why not me? I'm going to be a success story!