I'm jumping on the resolution bandwagon and setting a weight loss goal for 2009. I've been complaining about my fluffy stature for too long. I could have just set a goal and tried to lose weight, but this year I decided to be cliche.

However, I have a strong incentive to stick to my goal. Sure, there's appearance, but I already have a partner so that's not incentive enough. I could do it for my helath, but since most of my friends are already at the Crossed-Over Party that's really not an incentive.

I am losing weight so I can go back to Ireland.

I told my partner that if I could get down below 190 pounds we could go back to Ireland, but not until. This way I have my own encouragement to lose weight, and Jonathan's driving ambition to get back to the Emerald Isle.