The Bet.

No, this is not the plot of "She's All That." (what a cinematic gem).

I have made a bet with Timothy.

And the bet is...

if I lose (and keep off) 15 pounds by December 31, 2008, Tim has to quit smoking.

So. I currently weight 163 pounds. that's right. I do. according to most bmi indexes, i am slightly overweight for my height and while Jess has clarified that there is no such thing as "big boned," i am built like a football player and not a runner. lots of muscle that is great for jumping or quick spurts of energy rather than those long lean distance runners have---that said, I'm giving myself a year so that i do not lose muscle.

also, i must say the main reason i am concerned with the number of pounds to lose is because i read that women that are at risk for breast cancer (my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003? i think that's the right year) put themselves at greater risk by gaining 5 pounds a year, which is pretty much what i've done since highschool---that's thirty pounds in 7 years that were not really needed.

so basically what i'm saying is...i need some suggestons here. any help. any help at all. i am not known for my will power.