So Here We Are

So here we are, almost 1/4 of the way into 2011, my supposed “year of change”, and I’m not doing very well.  I started off great!  Like most at the beginning of this year, I was motivated, got a gym membership, was making meals at home and actually beginning to enjoy cooking again.  Then, about 2 weeks ago, my husband had to work late, and I used that as an excuse to go back to my old habits.

I have to face facts.  I am 35 years old, and I need to take control of my health if I want to be around to meet my grandchildren some day.  I want my children to be healthy and not put them at risk of developing diabetes, bad eating habits and become obese, unhealthy children.  I want my husband to be healthier also so he will be around for a long time to come.

I know I’m the lynch pin to all this.  I’m the one that decides on our meals, when we eat out and where, etc.  I have to “stop the insanity” and take charge of my life, our lives, and change everything.

I have to remember that this will not happen over night.  I have to do this in small steps to form healthy habits.  I hope that you’ll all follow along with me to help keep me motivated.  I won’t be posting before and after pictures, how much weight I’ve lost, my measurements, etc.  That’s NOT what this is about for me.  If I loose weight, great.  If not, that’s ok too.  At least I know I’ve made a change in the name of good health.  I think that will be my biggest motivator of all!
I may even throw in some photography tips along the way.
Thanks for being here with me!  I look forward to the comments, and by the way, I do my best to reply to comments.