Vacation's over, weight loss begins!

Oh vacation how I miss thee already! We spent a wonderful, relaxing, full of nothingness week on Hilton Head Island with my Brother and his family. Kel did not join us, as he couldn't get out of work. So the girls and I had a blast even though I missed him terribly. My poor brother was stuck in the condo with 6 women aged 44, 34, 19, 15, 11 and 9. And yet he still seemed to have a great time. He should write a book about coping skills...lol. We spent days on the beach and evening at home cooking meals. We didn't go out to eat, so we had none of that 'omigosh my tummy feels like it's going to explode from eating so much fried food' syndrome. It was awesome. And because of this...I managed to only gain 2 pounds on vacation. I'll totally take that!
Being on this trip has had an added bonus. It's renewed my gusto to lose weight. I'm sure it has nothing to do with the fact that I felt like a beached whale on the sand with a bunch of skinny mini's. Mmm...not a good feeling at all. BUT...like I said, I'm now ready to get down to business. I'll be damned if I let those skinny bitches make me feel self conscious next year! I had a going away party for my fat when I got back home, so I'm ready to send it on it's way.
Enter Johnny, my new online trainer. I LOVE this guy! I had messages waiting for me when I got back from vacay. He wanted to let me know that he was getting my plan ready, even though I wasn't back yet. And 2 other messages of encouragement. Yay! someone who 'gets' me! He's a good lookin (ie: hot) muscle-y guy who I'd hate to disappoint...so it's perfect. I've made a goal of being minimally 40 pounds lighter when we head to the beach next year. With his help I think, scratch that, I KNOW I can do it!
His meal plans are right up my alley (aside from the fact that there's no binging on cakes and pastry) and his workouts are gritty and athletic. I used to be a step and strength instructor and taught classes 3 nights a week...so I know I can do it...I just need the right workout.
So here's to the new improved and totally delicious me (well soon anyway)!!