We'll it has been awhile since I blogged and it is now time to get back at it and fill you in on what I have been doing. I have really missed blogging. It is a time just for me to sit and gather my thoughts. This of course has been difficult since I don't give myself any time, but now that I'm really working toward a goal, that I have the mindset for this goal, its time to get back at it!!!
We had a whirlwind travel summer. Trips to see family and friends in California, Indiana and Michigan and it was wonderful. But when our feet finally landed back at home and I took a good, hard, long look at myself the reality of the changes that I have always talked about making really hit me and I hit rock bottom. I have tried several times to start and be committed to a healthier lifestyle, but I just let life take over and allowed myself to be pushed through a busy schedule saying that "it isn't that bad". I didn't eat poorly but I had areas that needed improvement and I didn't exercise with any consistency. Not that I didn't try to get a plan going as noted in previous posts, but I think I just gave in to the schedule telling myself I didn't have the time. Which was in reality a way of not facing the truth.
So, August comes around and the beginning of school hits and I'm at an all time high in weight and all time low in myself. I decide I have to make a change. But this time I type it on paper and sign it and have it hanging on the mirror of my bathroom so I see it every day. It isn't just a commitment to lose weight, but a commitment to myself to a healthier version of me.
A good friend of mine is just doing awesome and I'm using her, thanks Lucy, as my inspiration to get moving. As well as my precious Doodlebug, because I want to be here for her!!!!
To continue being accountable to myself, I added a ticker on my bar so I can see how I'm doing. I also joined the Weight Watchers group at school and I'm happy to report that since the first day of school I have lost 14.2 lbs and I'm thrilled. Now the Holidays are approaching so I have several challenges there but I'm just taking it day by day!!!!
