Let's try again

Awhile ago I started a high protein diet but then I stopped because of circumstances, but those circumstances have since changed, so I'm about to go back on the diet.  The first week I did it. I lost 2 pounds, and that was without even working out really.  In 4 weeks from Monday I'll be attending my joint 30th birthday party with my husband and I'd love to lose 10 lbs. by then!  I'm thinking 2-3 lbs. per week is realistic, if I stay strict with the eating and the working out.  Plus, due to the same circumstances changing we also plan to take a little vacation in May and I'd love to be bikini ready for that.  We're thinking Mexico and that requires a bikini.  What more motivation do I need?  I'd post a before photo, but let's be honest, I don't want to scare people so maybe you'll settle for some after photos?  Sound good?  Good.  In the meantime, I'd like these abs...

What?  I'm not far from that...hahaha.  Well, a girl can dream.  Maybe I should go to the gym right now...

This is going to be rough, but I think I can do it if I stay strong and focused.