Last week I wrote about my fattest night ever and how I was going to begin the road of weight loss.

That was dumb idea to start on the Friday before a holiday weekend.

But I did anyway and honestly, couldn't we always find an excuse as to why we should wait to start losing weight? I can always think of something it seems.

Over the weekend I did everything in my power to stay off the couch and get out of the house. This stops me from snacking and sitting and watching cooking shows that just make me want more snacks!

The other thing I am doing is making some better choices when it comes to food. I have to be honest with myself. I am not going to eat salads everyday, or bun-less burgers. That is not me.

But I can avoid the side dishes, appetizers, super sizes, and second helpings. Those are all things I enjoy way to often and I think by avoiding those pitfalls I can and will eliminate major calories each day.

I did well except for a barbecue on Sunday but with all of the running around playing basketball, throwing Frisbees, and playing with my dog hopefully helped.

They must have helped because I feel like I had more energy all weekend and still do.