Skinny Minne, thats what people used to call me a VERY long time ago. Check out this waistline (me in 1989, hubby was pretty skinny then too…)
Over the years I attended college (can you say Freshmen 30), had 4 kids (used the fact that I was gonna have more as an excuse not to loose weight in between), and quit working (thus sitting around more on the couch). Put this all together and I have gone from “Skinny Minnie” to someone I don’t even recognize, someone who has gained 80 pounds in 14 years, someone who has to buy new clothes when the seasons change cause she keeps gaining weight, someone who is disgusted that she let it get this bad. I have been disgusted for years but I have not been ready to do anything about it, I think I am finally ready. Maybe its because I’m quickly approaching 40 (only 2 more years yikes!), maybe its because I can’t keep up with my kids anymore, maybe its because I can feel the fat around my midsection folding up when I sit down, whatever the reason, I want to be healthy for me and for my family. It’s time, it’s been time and I keep ignoring it.
Last year at this time I had just gotten a Wii Fit and was so excited to get started with it and lose some weight, feel better and succeed. That didn’t happen. I just couldn’t make the commitment to myself, not sure why. Fear? Rose colored glasses? Denial? Laziness?
I am ready (I have to keep telling myself this, you can tell me too if you like) I have signed up for and been chosen to do a 3 month challenge with Collective Bias, using the Your Shape featuring Jenny McCarthy Wii game. I will have the support of 10 other participants, the Collective Bias Community and all of you, and I will need every ounce of support I can get to stay on track.
In addition to using Your Shape, I plan on dusting off my Wii Fit, changing my eating habits, wearing my Earth Footwear and (gasp) giving up my Pepsi. The world just might end if I can’t have Pepsi, ok it won’t end but you don’t want to be around me when I haven’t had a Pepsi. I’m gonna start by trying Diet Pepsi, I don’t like it but its better than going completely cold turkey.
I will be blogging my progress, my ups and downs, my pain and my triumph, right here for the whole world to see. I’m scared, I’m nervous, I think I’m a bit crazy, but I am determined to do this. You can follow my journey under the “Project Skinny Minnie” tab here on my blog.
Wish me luck and send some luck to my awesome partners in this journey as well.
Tags: exercise, fitness, Jenny McCarthy, weight loss, Wii Fitness, Your Shape 
I was sad I didn’t get picked for this one, you guys are going to totally rock it out! Look at how cute you and hubby are…
We are totally gonna rawk it Kim! I know it:)
WOOOO HOOOO You are gonna rock this with me girlfriend!!! We CAN DO THIS and WILL Succeed
We are in it for the next 12 weeks at least, and I am hoping longer. I will stick by you whatever the outcome but we can do this
oh and Dang your waist was skinny!!! At least u used to have one, lol I think the last time I did I was well, just born ? lol
You can do it hon!!
I pretty much could’ve written this post myself – except for the age bit and for the last part (not doing the Your Shape thing, lol)
I am back on track this year though. Hope to see much less of you, much more frequently in 2010!!
(((hug)))
You are READY!
I know you can do it!!! We can all do it!!!!
Don’t drink Diet Pepsi, it is worse than regular Pepsi. Just switch to caffeine free first. Once you get over the caffeine hump then start eliminating one glass every few days and replace it with water. In no time you will be done with Pepsi and you wont miss it!
You can do it. Last year at this time, I embarked on training for The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – it was a 40 mile walk over 2 days. I am a girl that hates exercise and hates the gym, but I did it, I trained for 6 months and walked 40 miles in June. I have since kept up with the walking. It seems daunting, but having support is key. Good Luck!!
Cheering from the side line
great picture, thanks for sharing and good luck on your weight loss journey. I too gained wait gradually in hs iwas 155 to 160 then in college I went up to 180 and now im at 219 so I’m hoping to go back to my high school weight but I know its a long journey
You can do it!! It will be fun to cheer you on! Great pic too!
Good job, you can do it! You were a skinny minnie.. wow. Thanks for sharing!
Can not wait to see your progress! YOU CAN DO IT!
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