Delay no More!

Today, Jan 13,2011. Im actually beginning my Slim Fast diet. I bought some coffee flavored kind at Kroger yesterday,as it was still onsale. Got a vitamin that is for the metabloism,and bought Alli too. Alli is that weight loss drug approved by the FDA,that my dr assures me wont make me crazy while still being crazy. Why a random thursday? well because,I said so. We have ice and snow here in TN. and Im typing on the front porch,yes, smoke in hand, coffee at the right hand,wrapped in a blanket. Well, I had planned ot wait till the wintery stuff melted.but its not leaving for another day or 2. So I thought, what the heck? Plus,I chose Alli b/c it was onsale at Walgreens. It was onsale for 39.99 with yet another coupon for 10 more off. So I got 60 caplets for 29.99. Fair price,right? I had not considered taking a weightloss pill,b/c the last time I took phentermine,it backfired on me. So I hope with adding a vitamin to my daily routine,and Slim Fast,with all its vitamins,it will perk me on up.
I can tell the nerve block I had on my back didnt really work this time. So,since it was no Granny's majic elixer,Im going to use gradual exercise to hopefully ease the back pain. to describe it, it feels like some one is trying to seperate your vertabrae with a dull hatchet. I bought a big ball at Walmart,so I think that will help too.
I read in the Alli booklet info,that the goal is not just loosing weight,but changing your eating habits. Ok, I can do that. I hope.
The beach is calling my name,and I hope to not look like Free Willy's Mama in the sun this winter. PLUS, Josh and I are in a wedding on May 14,2011. Some great friends are tying the knot in a Civil War themed ceremony. So yes, I will be dolled up like Scarlett O'hara. I told my friend,Id be looking like Ursula the Sea witch if I didnt shed some pounds. So I have a short term goal of 30lbs for May and a long term of 60 or more for Decemeber,2011.But, I also read in the Alli info that my goal weight is still over weight for my height. BUT, Im big boned,and so that has some bearing on it too. If I can get myself down to 180lbs, I will be happy. esp since the scales groaned at me this morning when I weighed. 230. yep. huge!