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So we thought this blog would be a fun way to share with each other the who, what, where, whens, whys and hows of our weight goals funny pictures of us trying to wedge ourselves into 2 sizes too small clothing, gorging on chili cheese tots, and the like.

In one way, yes, all of us here at Chunky Cheeks Confessionals likes to laugh at ourselves, but lets get real.  That's not why we've added a muffin top (or two) to our wardrobe.  As much as I love to get brand new Victorias Secret undies from Jenn because they are too small...or give my sister barely worn clothing because 'I've outgrown them', I really just want to look cute in my $120 size 6 jeans that I bought a few years ago and only fit into for 6 months.  The idea here is to get motivated through posting horribly unflattering pictures of ourselves (okay, maybe just myself) and have a good chuckle along the way.

Let's take a moment to look at me.  I am often surprised by how much weight I have gained the past 2 years.  When I look at myself in the mirror, I don't see Chunky Cheeks Kacey, but am reminded when I put on that really nice NY&Company shirt I bought last year and all of a sudden love handles 1, 2, 3 and 4 appear. Oh wait, there goes a 5th one!

As you can see above, in 2009 my head was about half the size it is now.  Chunky Cheeks version is bad.  Maybe it's just an unflattering photo you say? Well, that might be true, but that means every single photo from that weekend just happened to be unflattering.  Not a coincidence.  When that 2009 photo was taken, I weighed about 140lbs.  I know that number because I lost a lot of weight that year.  Aaron went away to training, and I started exercising again.  I wasn't doing anything crazy, but it was 1000% more than I was used to doing.  Situps, pushups and stretching every day.  Running 2+ miles every other day.  Cut back my beer consumption considerably.  Oh, and I joined roller derby.  And I broke my ankle. And I didn't walk for 3 months on it. My exercising went out the door, and so did my appetite.  Believe it or not, but laying in bed for 24 hours a day doesn't burn a lot of calories, so I didn't need to consume a lot.  I wasn't starving myself by any means, I just didn't do anything.  If you've ever become immobile for an extended period of time, you know what I'm talking about.  

Now, I don't think 140lbs is a reasonable weight for me to maintain.  I like carbs and cheese and bread and pasta and cheese.  I like to make ridiculous foods for my blog, www.kaceyskitchen.com. And I like to eat said foods.  My happy weight would be 150lbs.  I think that is pretty realistic. 

Wanna see some more photos? Sure you do!

On the left we have Not So Chunky Kacey.  In Kacey's Kitchen. This was shortly after moving in with Aaron.  If I wasn't there, he would be eating canned beans and pb&j's every day.  I didn't want that for him. And as fun as it would be to blame HIM for my weight gain, I really can't.  Instead, he blames me for his.  Nope, my 25lbs is all my fault.  Did I need 2nds for the 47th night in a row? Probably not.  Did I need to eat out 2x's a week downtown Pensacola? Probably not.  Did I need to go out with the derby girls for beer, burgers, and tots? Probably not.  And that my friends, is what's to blame for the image on the right.  Chunky Cheeks Kacey.  Okay, okay...I KNOW this isn't the most flattering photo.  1) On a segway? Really??? Dork. 2) Nice helmet 3) Check out those shorts, totally riding up in the middle.  But....check out that balance.  Totally...

So I just got to Oklahoma.  I still don't exercise.  And I still don't have an excuse.  I have access to a gym for free. I live in a neighborhood that I can walk around.  We just bought a reel mower.  Our house is bigger.  The weather is always nice.  But...uh....I'm still busy setting up the house! And I HAD to stay home and scrub the bathrooms. AND wash the floor.  Isn't that exercise?

I'm not stupid. I know I'm not doing anything (currently) to help my dumbo thighs fit into those size 6 Lucky's.  Hopefully motivation will strike soon.  In the meantime, they are waiting for me on the hanger.

Kacey