Not much longer before Halloween gets here. If you're as old as me, you remember your mom putting together a hilarious costume out of things you already had.  

Maybe a ghost costume from a sheet. 

Or a Hulk costume where your muscles are made out of pillow stuffing stuck in a cut up pair of pantyhose your mom pulled up your arms. (I don't want to talk about it. And no, I'm not posting any pics either.)

Some of my costumes were, um, scary.

Today, you can buy great costumes at the store. Or make great ones if you're skilled and ambitious enough. There are so many more resources for both of these options than when I was a kid.

But you know what I find so scary??

Wanting to dress up as some cool character, but feeling self-conscious because of extra weight. I've been there. It sucks.

Fortunately, if you want to eliminate some weight before then, you still have time! And we have the Means and the Inspiration.

Now this isn't about shaming anyone who is carrying more pounds than society thinks they should. This is about you feeling good about yourself. I know how much better I felt, both emotionally and physically, after I dropped the pounds I didn't want to carry any more.

If you've been having trouble getting motivated, then here are some inspirations to help you out!