FOUND: a few extra pounds

Is anyone missing some pounds? If so, please contact me because I've found them. As anyone who knows me can tell you, I'm not one to exercise. I don't know why, I just HATE it...can't get into it. When I was living and working in DC weight was never a huge issue because the 15 block walk to the metro and stomping around the Hill all day (and occasionally being too busy to eat) really helps keep the number down. Once we moved my lifestyle became more sedentary. I got it in gear before the wedding and was at a respectable weight (the dress zipped) on the big day. Well, the 2 months since the wedding have been a little different...I haven't been watching what I eat and will sometimes skip a workout or seven. I knew I had put on a few pounds but didn't really think much about it. Since I don't really go anywhere important, I'm usually in running shorts and a tshirt which makes it easier for the extra inches t go unnoticed. That all changed last night. Today was the change of command at MBW and I needed a dress to wear. All day long I had been thinking about options and had narrowed it down to 3 - I even thought ahead to jewelry, shoes, and a purse. Right before hitting the hay (for the 4:30 wake-up call - damn you DC traffic) I decided to try them on. They didn't fit...not a dang one 'em. I pulled 3 more out...same thing. I could feel the panic starting to set in and my eyes starting to well up and at that moment I lost it. I cried a lot; much to my surprise the good Captain was there with some words of encouragement, which helped a little. Then Maddie called to finish saving the day. I did finally find a dress that worked albeit one I was trying to avoid since the ceremony was outside, in direct sunlight, in DC. The moral of this rambling is, if you have a second, pass on some workout tips, healthy recipes, or words of encouragement (or berate me until I get off my butt) to help me get back into the swing of things!