Facing the Music

Well, I've got to face the music, I have gained 11 lbs since starting my new job last year. I saw myself in a video we took while we were down in Guatemala. Gabriella looked sooo cute, but me, not so much. It was one of those "slap you in the face, holy moly, I've got to do something about myself now" moments. So, I've decided to start a daily log of everything I'm eating and to help me do it I'm using http://www.my-calorie-counter.com/. I have to know what/how much I'm eating before I can change it. My biggest weakness is french fries, I always over eat those, so I'm avoiding those except once on the weekend. I'm also bumping up my exercise regimen (like I'm actually going to go 5 days a week.) I work out best in the mornings, so I'll do it before work. I've been going to the gym pretty regularly in the AM so it shouldn't be too hard. I'm also going to walk my poor dogs who are stuck in their crates all day while Dave an I are at work.
Now, for all those who know me, you will probably kindly say that I don't need to lose weight. I agree that right now it's not a dire emergency, but can you imagine if I keep going in this direction??? Ten pounds per year by the time I'm 40 would not be good!
My plan was that I would actually lose weight while down in Guatemala. That didn't happen. The food was so good at the Marriott and going to breakfast (which was included and all you can eat, mind you) and dinner was the highlight of our day. Gabriella loved going down to the resturaunt because the staff always 'oohed and aaahed' over her. She's a real ham, that girl.
Finally, by popular demand, here's some more pictures of our girl.