Hello From a Hawkeye

I just signed up for MFP a few days ago, but this is the first chance I've had to write a proper Hello . I'm a 21 year old girl from Iowa. I graduated with an associates degree in December of last year and I am now working full time in a job within my degree (graphic design). It's been quite the change going full time, because those times when my alarm would go off and i'd just say to myself "eh..i'll skip my first class today" and sleep in....no more of that :laugh: .

Anyways, last Saturday I received a treadmill I bought (delivered to me) for myself. I decided I was sick of spending money on gym memberships. Having a treadmill at home and knowing I spent a good amount of money on it, makes me get my butt on it everyday. I can't waste my precious money by not using it! So that's some motivation.

Since Saturday I have used it everyday and I have been just under my calories every day since . I know it's just a start, but it's a good one! I am wanting to lose weight for myself. Not for some boy. Not for anyone, but me. I want to be proud of myself for being able to stick it out and do it. I want to be confident, because that's something that I have always lacked in.

My goal is to lose 30 pounds by my friend's wedding July 16th. That adds up to about 2 lbs a week and has a little room for going up or down some weeks. It's a friend from high school and I know pretty much everyone from my high school will be there. It would be great to be there confident and knowing I look good .

And of course just like everyone else, I want to look good in a swimsuit and be able to go boating with friends and not constantly thinking "beside her i look huge" (alot of my friends are small).

Anyways, I'lll stop rambling . Hope everyone has a good day