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I actually started my diet on Monday morning. I have to fit into the bridesmaid dress for my brother's wedding on August 8th. It's a size 8. I purposefully got a size higher than I thought I needed at the time but it was still too tight. I couldn't zip the side zip all the way, although it was close. I think if I lose 5 lbs I could comfortably fit into it but my goal is 12 lbs. That way, even if I fall short of my goal I should be okay as far as fitting in the dress is concerned.
A year ago I wore a size 4 and then I started at a new job that always is having a party for someone so there's lots of cakes, sweets, etc. This was my downfall. I also met my boyfriend about a year ago here at work and all our going out to eat and not exercising piled on the pounds. I gained 20 lbs in a year.
I did the South Beach diet in 2007 when I had crept up to 150 lbs. In 6 weeks I lost 20 lbs and felt great. It was when I was transferred to a new city and my routine was uprooted that I fell off the bandwagon. This time I'm hoping to make this a way of life instead of a diet. I know that's the only way to keep the weight off. It's hard, because I have no discipline and I LOVE wine.
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