In the beginning, there was eggs.

In all fair warning, welcome to my soon to be R-rated blog. I will try to be tame this first time around, but I can't be too sure that little details from my personal life won't seep into the material once in a blue moon. I think it's best to be honest when confronting what bugs you about yourself, and this is my outlet while I try to do the unthinkable...Lose 40 lbs through a meal replacement program that's not as well known as say, Jenny Craig or Nutrisystem, all the while trying to keep my love life, career, and insanity in check. It's the program "Take Shape For Life" that's saving me, if you will. On this program, the individual buys food replacements which are to be eaten every 2-3 hours, and eat one lean protein and green for one meal in particular. Only the food is paid for, with the wonderful (and might I mention free) health coaching and maintenance incorporated to ensure a healthy and happy life.

We found out about it at David's Bridal when, my now health coach, Marissa introduced herself as a vendor for the program, so to help brides that wished to purchase get fit and healthy before their big day. Marissa is a user herself, and I can personally say she looks great! She and her mother had before pictures of themselves, and what a big difference. How inspirational...though I have to admit I was not an avid believer until my store manager started the program and lost over 20 lbs in a matter of weeks. With the 40 lbs I've gained since turning 21 (I'm sure you know what that means), I haven't quite felt myself. So I am now dedicated to losing 40 lbs...That will put me at 128 folks. It seemed impossible in the past, when my diet didn't change much but my waistline did, I realized I wasn't the 12 year old with super metabolism anymore. Time to make a change...


It all just started with frying up some eggs that came in a packet. Dehydrated eggs, the "army" kind as I like to say. I'm left here feeling good about myself, but hungry, sipping on my coffee, usually full of milk and 3 teaspoons of sugar, now with bland non-dairy creamer and generic sweet 'n' low. It's not bad at all, and it's great that I can add hot sauce and spices to things, but very different from the breakfast I'm used to. For instance, cereal poured into a huge porcelain bowl topped to the rim with milk, and perhaps a muffin or some sort on the side. Or a big golden waffle from Conrad's topped with gooey syrup and mass amounts of butter, with a side of sausage and eggs, WITH cheese I might add. Sounded great after a night of drinking with everyone, but damn, all of a sudden I don't fit into my jeans?? Ok, something's gotta give.

Now I look at my box of dehydrated food and "crunch bars" that will be my meals for the next few weeks. Can I do it? Is it worth it to save my soul from soul food? The only way to find out is to keep doing it and state the results. So for anyone who's interested, stay tuned. For those of you who know me in person, you might find me in the next few weeks grumbling of hunger, but hopefully glad to share my new dress size, and even possibly newfound romantic life, as I'm sure I'll find myself doing the deed alot more often with my bf to rid myself of dreaming of fried chicken and pizza. I'm ready to become a Skinny Bitch. I'm lifting my almost-calorie free coffee to cheers to my friends and family for support.

I'm finally ready!