I need to find the motivation to work out

I'm not fat.

Let me start all of this off with that, because someone will get all high and mighty with me.

I know I am not fat, but that doesn't make me happy with myself. Also, there is nothing wrong with me not being happy with myself. I regard femininity as something more than stick thin models fighting over a cheese cube because they haven't eaten in a week. So before anyone shakes me, and asks if I need rehab, y'all chill....

I just want to get fit. That's all. I want to feel better about myself, but it's more than just exercise. It's about cleaner eating, and healthy lifestyle choices as well. I think I just need the right head space to get all this done, and I defiantly need to start cooking at home more.

Luckily my fiancé's grandparents own a little plot that we get organic veggies from (that are fabulous let me tell you) and we try to incorporate them into meals as often as possible. I also drink my breakfast in the morning, which I've been doing for a few months now. I really like having a protein shake, because then I'm not tempted to eat a crappy McDonald's breakfast or snack on a pastry that's calorie laden. Plus, I'm hungry for lunch and dinner at appropriate times which deters me from eating past 7 P.M.

So how am I going to remedy this jiggly-ness? I'm going to take a page from Ellen and I'm going to start dancing. I know that sounds incredibly silly, and I'm not paying for a Zumba class so that leaves the mind to wonder. What the hell am I talking about? Legitimate dance, is what. Yes, people I'm going to dance around for exercise.

I know... I know... You all are probably picking up your phones to dial MHMR to come and pick me up, because it sounds outright loony. I get it, but I was reading a blog about exercise and it said to turn it into something you enjoy. Well.... I enjoy dancing, and so I'm gonna dance the weight off dammit! I am hoping that it will become something fun for me to look forward too, plus the dogs really get a kick out of it when I'm active. They get super playful and silly. The whole house will dance! I swear it!

So, I'm going to start today. I'm thrilled, and I hope this is something that will motivate me into maybe something more strenuous, or at least help me shed a few pounds here and there.

Wish me luck!