First off is my future employment; I attended an informational meeting Wednesday night that helped me to solidify my decision to become a teacher. To some this may seem out of left field, but I have always had teaching on the back-burner as something to do later in life, but with the way the economy is right now it just makes sense to go ahead and take the plunge. I am lucky to be in an area surrounded by very good and very large school districts so relocating shouldn't be an issue. The program itself will take a year and a half and with classes twice a week in the evening I'll need to hunt up a part-time job to make some money.
Secondly, I need to address the big w. My weight has gotten so out of hand and I'm really ashamed of how I've let it get so out of hand. My mom started weight watchers back in May and is so jazzed about it, but she's driving me crazy. I'm happy for her that she's found something that works... for her. I know I should give it a try, but I want to make a lifestyle change, not sign up for another diet program. Every year for the past four years we (mom and I) have done a different program. Whether it was Dr. Phil or the Flat Belly Diet we would stick to it for a month or two and then slowly wean ourselves off of it and back into our old habits. She's doing great on it, but the incessant counting and cataloging doesn't appeal to me at all. Back in March I signed up for a gym a few minutes down the road and started out going three times a week, but slowly slacked off from that. I lost ten pounds but gained five back after a month of going every now and then. So now I need to get real about this or I'll end up with the diabetes that seems so prevalent in my family. I'm proud to say that for the past two weeks I've finally taken charge of my life. I'm walking or doing the elliptical machine for thirty minutes six days a week. I'm substituting pizza and sandwiches with salads and lean meats. I will not bake unless there is an occasion and I've switched my sodas out for tea and diet soda. I'm back down ten pounds and I know it's a small step, but I'm determined to stick to something for once. These will be my motivation.
Man, what I would give to be that size again. I know it'll take work but maybe if I actually hold myself accountable I will stick to it. Okay, that's enough for a first post I think. Much love,
lara
i think you are beautiful regardless! but i am impressed with the 6 days a week!! nicely done