Introduction

I've noticed that quite a few of my friends have blogs and I've read them thinking I have thoughts I should put on paper or online. I thought about my loc journey, being a teacher, mother, wife, life in general, etc. I have settled that I will write about my health and fitness journey instead.

I was inspired by a colleague that has done this and decided why not me. I can be open and honest. I'm not one to keep things to myself and pretty comfortable being an open book.

Sooo, here's my story. Growing up I was small. Always had thick legs and a tail that was large in proportion to the rest of my body. Amazingly, because of this, I considered myself big. It wasn't until I reached where I am now that I realized I was small. Anywho, I graduated from college and was 120 - 125 pounds. I had my daughter 8 months later and reached 175. I was amazed that I was able to carry that much weight. After I had her, I got back down to 128 just in time for my wedding. 8 months later, my son entered the world. I don't remember my weight but I do know that I was able to get back into my clothes.

Years have passed and a few pounds here; a diet there. Fast foward to today, 7 years after the birth of my son and I weigh in at 172, at according to the Wii. I don't own a scale because I don't like them. The numbers play with my head. The focus should be on health and feeling better in my clothes, right?

I believe that about sums it up. I will take measurements and post them. I am starting this journey, with a change in diet this week and will start exercising next week. Wish me luck.