30 By 30

This year I turn the BIG 3-0. My birthday isn't until August, which gives me motivation to get into shape by then. My goal is to lose 30 lbs. by 30. I know it's a lot, ad it's probably not realistic, but whatever. Might as well shoot high!

In December I did a weight loss competition at work and lost 11 lbs. in four weeks. I cut out sugar, ate healthy snacks every few hours, and tried to make sure dinner was the smallest meal of the day. It seemed to work. As of last week I got back on course after eating horribly during the holidays.

This time around I have two of my oldest friends joining me, Kathrin of Shop.School.Sleep. and Tiffany of Polka Dotted Cats.

We've been friends since junior high and we all turn 30 this year. To help motivate each other to be happy with our weight by our birthdays we are having a monthly contest: winner collects $5 from the others each month. Hopefully it's enough to hold each other accountable.

Wish us luck!

In other news, my last few days have consisted of pretty sunsets, necklaces, and nails + friends!

I'm off to Chicago!

Tomorrow I hop on a plane and head to Chicago! I get to spend three glorious days having the ultimate weekend with my Weekend Update co-hosts Dana of five30three and Sami of Sami's Shenanigans. Dana and Sami already had plans for an epic meetup and then they were sweet enough to invite me! We're also spending time with Mrs. Chris of Chubbette Tales! It's my first time in Chicago and although I am super scared of the cold weather (LA doesn't get colder than the 50s...when it's REALLY cold), I'm really eager to meet the ladies and see the sights.

Now jumping back to yesterday - yeah I'm all over the place - I am proud to announce that I had a good hair day. You know that feeling when you wear a new outfit or your makeup just looks right? That was me yesterday. Curls and bows.

In other news, we started the Biggest Loser at work two weeks ago. As of last night, I've lost 5 lbs-ish. I keep weighing myself with boots on after breakfast so I may have lost 6. I allowed myself a bit of Thanksgiving cheating and plan on a few cheats in Chiacgo, but overall I'm sticking to eating healthy (1200 calories and cutting sugar) and exercising three times a week (at least the first week I was exercising). IF I lose the most I get $200. Wish me luck!

And lastly, who is pumped for the Target + Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection? On Saturday Dana and Sami have plans to do some damage at the debut. I may or may not make a purchase. I'm still trying to save after my Australia trip earlier this month plus pay for three root canals which alone cost nearly $2,000 :( If I were to buy something, I wouldn't mind the Prabal Gurung Cape!

Finally linking up with my favorite sorority sister who I've never met, (yes, same sorority, Delta Zeta, but at a different school!) Shanna of Because Shanna Said So.

      Photo courtesy of Wikipedia, Business of Fashion and Chic and Glamourous