The very simple weight loss checklist that I can't seem to master

Ok y'all... I've taken a little break from blogging lately. I could make up plenty of excuses, but let's face it.... I've been lazy. I barely worked out at all last week, which make a difference on the scale, but in my enery level, my eating habits and my mood. Crazy huh?

So, I got to thinking about the perfect weight loss formula. It's actually pretty simple if you think about it:

1. Drink water. All. The. Time.
2. Eat veggies with every meal.
3. Move more... exercise! (Fit happens in the gym, healthy happens in the kitchen)
4. Keep on chuggin' that water. (notice the reiteration)
5. Take a multi-vitamin and fish oil.
6. Stay away from potato-y carbs
7. Eat often (healthy snacks!)
8. Shop around the store... most of the unhealthy grocery items are in the center aisles.
9. Dairy and red meat should be consumed in small quantities
10. WATER!

Sounds so simple, right? Why can't I nail it down? To be fair, I have curbed a lot of my eating issues. I still live with my mother, so I can't fully get away from it because she makes some delicious meals that are not even a little bit healthy. But, once I get married (11 days!) I will get a better handle on it.

A year ago, I was 12 pounds heavier, and a LOT jigglier. Check out the picture...I was round and shiny and .. yowza. Not happy with how jolly I looked. I'm still not quite there but I'm getting there. This was our birthday celebration last year at Joe's Crab Shack (Our birthdays are 2 days apart). Granted a bib does nothing to make a person look thin, but both of us have definitely dropped a few lbs. since then. I'm proud of us.

So, I have 11 days until I get married. I won't get to my ultimate goal by then, but I will be closer to it. I just have to master my get fit list.