The first thing I need to work on is a healthier me. I realize that hitting 41, I am not getting any younger. It is time to get myself together and do all I can to ensure I am healthy and around for a long. long time.

So step one of getting healther is exercise. I have needed to start a program for years, but I haven't done it. I am going to use the excuse that my thyroid has caused me to have little or no energy. I have felt tired and overwhelmed by everything for a while.

My thryroid levels are finally back under control, so now I can't use that as an excuse.

My friend Tempi had the by pass surgery and my sister in law, Sheila had a lap band done. They have both lost over 100 pounds and look great, but the idea of surgey scares me. My friend from High School Moe has lost 110 pounds with diet and exercise. This is the route I am going to try to take.

Here is the plan: 1. I am going to buy a scale and weigh in on Sundays.
2. Make myself a chart to keep up with progress and goals.
3. I am going to start working out everyday
4. I am going to start eating better foods and smaller portion
5. I am going to keep a food diary

Last time I went to the Dr, about a month ago, I weighed 230 pounds. To me that is a crazy number so my overall goal is to loose at least 100 pounds

My first goal is to lose 30 pounds and get down to 200!! I really think this is obtainable!! So here we go taking the first step today.

I am proud to say that I have walked a mile this morning using the video I bought. I am going to work on a menu for the week that involves smaller portions and healthier eating.

So that is step one. We will see how it goes!!

Summer 2011

Well here we are again, months and months have gone on since I have added to this blog. I hope to be working on it more as well as working on myself and our house. I know, I know, I know. I have reread my first posts and they say this too, but I am trying to once again struggle and get my act together.

The first thing: I have gone to the Dr about my Thyroid issues, which I am happy to say are under control again. He wants me to eat a "fruit" diet and start going to the Gym.. Yeah right is he paying for the Gym?? SO to compromise, I ordered a walk at home video. It is 5 days of one mile walks. They are divided in 15 minute segments for everyday!! ( according to flylady you can do anything for 15 minutes, right!) I started it this morning, and am very pleased to say that I walked the 1st mile!!! My plan is to do this in the morning every day.


The second thing : is the house: I am off work for the Holiday, so I plan on spending today and tomorrow crisis cleaning and coming up with routines for the summer. My goal is to get the kids and the house in some kind of routine for the summer. I see chore charts and room cleaning in their future.

The third thing: is my routines. Gotta get myself organized too!! We are spending too much time eating out, and my house is a mess because I have no routines in place. UGGG!!!

The fourth thing: is to remodel the house. Starting with new kid and Dog friendly flooring, paint for the mudroom and living room, new diningroom and Bedroom furniture, shelving and a desk for Austin's room, and new furniture for Maggie's room.