In the beginning...

I think I have battled with my weight most of my life. I was heavy as a pre-teen before I became an avid athlete in middle and high school. I tore the ligaments around my ankle while warming up on court when I was a junior and had to stay off my foot for 6 weeks. I gained a little weight the summer before my senior year. Went to college and gained my "Freshman Fifteen". Then I worked in a cubicle at a desk and continued to gain weight over the next ten years. I had my darling baby girl over two years ago. When I was within 10 lbs of my pre-pregnancy weight, my thyroid function decreased causing more weight gain (actually, I gained 25 lbs in 5 weeks WHILE exercising and eating Jenny Craig). The day I found out I was pregnant with my son last year, I weighed more than ever. Now, he's almost 4 months old. I have lost 22 pounds primarily because I was so sick during the pregnancy.I always talk about my plans and my goals and have had very poor follow through in the past, so I have decided not to talk about it... I will write.

And here we are. My kids are in bed. My husband is gaming on his computer upstairs. I just finished 24 oz. of water, a bag of movie theater butter popcorn and a snack bag of plain m&ms. I'm thinking about this 210 pounds on my 5'2" frame. I have a difficult time finding clothes that I can wear in my closet. I often wear my husbands XXL t-shirts with flannel pj pants around the house. My daughter is almost to an age where she will remember me like this and I don't want her to.

I don't expect to be perfect. I know there are days and possibly even weeks when I am going to totally blow it, but this has to be a life decision so I'm ok with taking my time. I also know that after developing a thyroid condition and having two kids, my body will have changed from what it used to be. My goals may have to be "edited".



Current weight: 210 pounds
Neck: 15"
Bust: 48"
Waist: 43"
Hips: 50"
Rt Bicep: 14"
Rt Thigh: 28"
Rt Calf: 16"












So let's make some goals.
Time: 1 year... May 31, 2012
Weight: approximately 125 pounds
Measurements: 35-27-38 (size 8)

Total loss would be:
Weight: 85 lbs
Bust: 13"
Waist: 16"
Hips: 22"

(This is a pic of me last time I weighed 125 lbs.)


Plan of attack: Improve eating habits, build a regular routine for my day that includes exercise with the kids and hubby

Tomorrow is a new day. Let's go.