Time to buckle down

Today is July first. And for those of you who don't know the significance of that, today is the day that Meagan and I's Europe Diet officially begins. It's taking on different forms for each of us...Meagan's going to try to eat better, while I'm going to try to work out more/better/at all. But regardless, we have 2 months and a week before we have to impress some sexy European men and we have some work to do!

Normally this is not something I'd broadcast (I mean really, what girl wants to talk about her weight in a public forum?) but I thought that maybe being open about where I'm starting and what my goals are might hold me more accountable than if I kept my progress (or lack thereof) private. So here it is: my starting statistics.

Height: 5'7" (okay, not like thats going to change, but it gives your a reference point)
BMI: 22.1

I'm not saying I'm some fat, hideous creature, but I also know that this is far from my physical ideal and there is a lot of room for improvement. I'm not in nearly the shape I used to be in. And while I would like to lose a good 10 lbs, its more important to me to exchange some fat for muscle and improve the overall shape and tone of my body.

So here's the plan: I have 9 weeks. I work twelve hour shifts 3 days a week so lets be honest, I am not getting my ass to a gym on those days. So that leaves me with four days off a week. My goal is to kick my ass at the gym 2 of those days, do a decent work out the third and at least do something physical in my apt the fourth...be it a p90x video, crunches while I watch a show, whatever. I know that once (if) I start to see results it'll become addicting to me. Once I get in a routine its very easy to continue and even increase my dedication. But what I'm worried about is keeping my commitment prior to seeing any results. It's not that I really expect to see a big change in the numbers on the scale, but I just want to have that slight change in how my clothes fit that will give me that feeling of accomplishment in the initial weeks.

I'm going to try update yall every 2 weeks to hold myself accountable. Here's hoping the threat of public humiliation is a positive motivator for me!