Procrastinating on Weight Loss--How do you get Motivated?

In the words of Annie, "Tomorrow, tomorrow..."

That's what I tell myself often when it comes to things like hitting the gym or laying off the sweets. I know it is a mentality that will lead you towards everything but success, so why can't I stop?

I am by no means overweight or fat, but I am unhealthy. Yes, I can fit into a size four dress, but my stomach carries more fat than is considered healthy. It is not my goal to be a stick-thin no-curves supermodel, nor to be the next Jessica Alba(although she is stunning, and fashionable too!). I simply want to look good, feel confident when I look at myself in the mirror, and be healthy.

There are bursts where I'll go to the gym nearly every day in the week, and I've gone over a week without soda or fried foods, but then it just all goes downhill again. I start telling myself things like "Hey, I'm going to eat like a pig today and then start eating healthy tomorrow." or "I don't want to go to the gym today, but I will definitely go every day next week!" I also use things like birthdays, holidays, and school as an excuse to be unhealthy even though deep down I know it is not an excuse at all. I simply do not know how to motivate myself and I struggle with it.

Another problem I face is my fiance'. Why men get blessed with the fantastic metabolisms and toned bods even though they rarely work out is beyond me. He can eat three tubes of Pringles, daily taco bell, or seven McDoubles in one sitting and not gain a single pound. I, on the other hand, cannot do that. It is difficult because he is the primary cook in the house and grocery shopper. The healthiest thing we tend to have is green beans.

I plan on getting myself a blender and at least making myself some healthy smoothies to drink every day, so I can at least get those needed fruits and veggies in my diet. As for the motivation part, I'm still stuck.

I have no idea how to rise above that "Annie" mentality and become the healthy person I aspire to be. My goal is to lose 15 pounds, but I'm simply just stuck.

So if anyone is in the same boat, I feel ya! And if anyone has tips on how to overcome my procrastination and lead a healthier lifestyle, I would love to hear them! Also, if anyone else has actually succeeded where I have failed and lost some weight recently, I'd love to hear your story :]