Water!

I know we all know how important water is. We know we should drink at least 6-8 glasses a day. We know all sorts of things....but do we all listen?

I am horrible about drinking water. I don't like the taste...unless I am dehydrated and REALLY thirsty. I use flavorings to increase my H2O. I have good days...and I have bad days.

In the last few weeks I have had a lot going on. As many of you all know I have injured my back and have had a lot of pain. I finally went to the dr to get checked out and he put me on a steroid dose pack. Steroids tend to make me thirsty!!. So I have been drinking lots of water!!

But thinking back, the whole week I was off for my 'vacation' I drank water. this is largely because we are short on funds....and well ...water is semi-free!! I have been drinking both plan and flavored water. I actually kinda like it it now!

But the best part is how I feel. Being hydrated is great!! My skin looks better!! And the best thing is...I lost 4lbs, without even trying!!

So I'm here to tell you to drink your water... You can do it. Find a way...I did!

Eating out.

I have a problem when I eat out. Portion control. And not just overeating. I tend to order something that i know will have large portions.

I have an irrational fear of small portions! I always worry that I will order a meal and still be hungry afterwards!

This vary rarely actually happens.

I think it stems from my dad not understanding portions. He was horrible at shopping. either got too much or too little food.

This wan't until I was older and he was in charge of this sort of thing. We either had enough food to feed an army or we barely had enough to feed 2 of us, much less 3 of us.

I am trying to break this habit. I have good days and bad days. More bad than good. I am going to work on this if it kills me.

Any suggestions?

Uhm....

Alright I admit it I'm not doing so hot in the weight loss area. I will soon begin this journey again and not stop until I have reached my goals!

Things have been crazy with the move and the kids and the crazy granny....but I feel that is not much of an excuse. I need to find time for me, or I'm not going to be good for anyone else.

I am pretty sure I am anemic now. I have all the symptoms, yet I have been ignoring them. I know better damn it, I just haven't been in the mood to deal with it. I really need to though before I fall out at work (which I have almost done a couple times here lately).

So in out new house I have a room, it will soon be my workout room. My treadmill and stair stepper are in there. I am going to set up a TV and DVD player so I can do my videos!! I am very excited about my room and will no longer have any excuses about not getting more exercise! Now if I can just start eating better!

I am vowing NOW...to get off my ass, get my room set up and get moving.

Who's with me....anyone?....Company is always welcome, I find I work better with extra support.

Welcome!

Alright! The time has come. I will get back to pre-baby#1 weight! My daughter Taylor was born in April of 2000. I gained 60-70lbs with her. I never made back to my pre-pregnancy weight. 2 more babies later... I did better with my weight gains and lost almost all of my pregnancy weight, but I have never been close to what I was PT (pre-Taylor!).

The time is here. I will do it. And this is just my first goal!

For the record this means I have 40 pounds to go to reach this weight goal.

I decided to blog about my journey, to keep myself accountable. It also helps me to vent!! I will share tips I learn along the way, both good and bad.

You are welcome to come along for the ride.
Please stay tuned! More to come shortly...