Day 1: Here we go!!

My husband and I have been talking about taking a cruise since we got married 8 years ago.  Between school, work, and now, kids, we have yet to be able to go.  I was looking up cruise prices the other day and they were pretty affordable for a weekend cruise to Mexico.  So, we booked it, made baby sitting arrangments, and are going to get our passports ready.  Simple, right?  Its just  weekend cruise, no big deal.

Yet, in the back of my mind I can't help but think about how I'm looking at this point.  Yes, I wish my weight wasn't an issue.  I wish I could just eat three meals a day and not need to snack.  I wish I could just live my life and never have to worry.  The reality is, I HAVE to watch what I eat with every mouthfull, I HAVE to worry about.  Why?  When I don't, my weight spirals out of control

So, since my weight is such a "weighty" issue, I've decided to start TODAY to get in shape.  My goal: To get my body in shape before we ship out to Mexico in January.

Here's the plan:
1.  With he help of Weight Watchers, make sure I write down every single piece of food that enters my mouth.
2.  Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water a day (I know, it sounds simple, but sometimes its hard for me to remember)
3.  Start joggig and, eventually, running every morning t 6:00 am.

Next, here are my begining stats (I know, this is imbarrasing, but I've got to do it :-))
Weight: 157.6
Measurements:
Waist: 34
Arms:  25 (for both)
Hips:  40
Thighs: 24

Okay, there it is, for everyone to see.  Wish me luck!