I'm officially starting my diet tomorrow morning. I've reached that point where I'm sick and tired of the amount of extra weight I have. I want to lose it and make myself feel better about myself. I want to be able to walk out onto the pool deck when the swim season starts during my senior year, not ashamed of all of the unnecessary curves I have. I want to lift my self esteem and get more confident; inevitably attracting boys who have been practically avoiding me for years. I want the boy I have a crush on to look at me more; and if he doesn't, then blah, I'm doing this for me first and foremost. I want to be able to fit in a dress for prom and not cry when no one asks me to slow dance. I want to be able to stand next to my best friend and not feel ashamed that I make her look tiny in comparison. I want to talk to boys without chickening out because I think they don't like my body type. I want to follow my dreams and become a doctor, being healthy myself while keeping others healthy as well. I want all of this, and I WILL get all of it if I persevere. Wish me luck! *awkward fist* HWAITING