30 by 30

I'll be 30 in a few months.  I have seen some great "30 by 30" posts, but mine will be different.  This one has one simple goal... to lose 30 pounds by the time I turn 30.  

So far, I've lost 3. That's 10%. 

My brother-in-law is also doing this with me, but he has almost a year before his 30th.  I do like having a buddy though.  

Here's the token 'before' picture.  (I couldn't really find one I liked, but I guess that's the point.) 

And now that this is officially posted (not just on Facebook), I can have more accountability.  The 30 pounds should really be the beginning, but that's my first goal.  Here goes...