Measurements

I guess this is where it gets real... I said I would get measurements up here. So here they are

Weight 215
Size 16
Biceps 16"
Chest 43"
Stomach 42"
Thigh 26.5"
Calf 17.5"
Bleh!.... This is pretty ugly to me. And I am not pleased that I let myself get back up here again. However a few months ago, my high was 225lbs so I seem to have caught myself. I didn't get to walking last week. I got one day at 10,000 steps. However I did track my food this week. On the Lose it App. So I made some progress there. I also am up to 64oz of water a day. So again baby steps....but progress.  This week I am going for the exercise goal that I set last week. I know that is what is going to get me to where I want to be the fastest, and I need to be in moving mode when the rain hits again. I'm considering this my starting picture.

I am looking forward to this journey again. I gained all of this weight at a very dark time. I'm ready to shed the darkness along with the burden of the weight. My ultimate goal is not a size or number. I want to be medication free. And I want to be the best active single mom that I can be!

Wanna Join Me?

Well, I've said it before and I'll say it again. Life is tough. I have new schedules to keep. New horizons to look at. I wonder if I'll feel good about life soon. I am overwhelmed. I have a Ex issues still, money/house disorganization, and I don't feel great in my own skin. Overeating, lack of movement and stress.....all a very bad combination. That being said....I am the happiest I have been in a great many years. And it's time to take control of the things I have the ability to control. I have been rereading this blog and trying to understand my thinking. And what I came up with is that I love my children, and my family very much.  It is time to focus on that and my friends....and myself. I know I keep saying its time, then I get hit upside the head with the stress stick and go to McD's. That however is not making the stress go away! (said with sarcasm).

I have a good friend starting a major weight loss transformation of her own. And Im thinking that I have done this before. I need to do this for me this time. I keep looking backwards and trying to start in the middle. I am at the beginning. And need to start there. I have been walking......sporadically....but walking. This is what needs to happen. I need accountability. I cant afford WW so this is my place. I hope to blog a few times a week.....as a reflection of self, family, and friends. I will be posting beginning pictures and measurements this week. I have been logging my food for the last week on the Lose It app and been upping my water. I'm up to 64 oz most days. This week, I'm going for every day. And 10,000 steps at least 5 days and 3 days to the gym. I know those who still look at this blog will be big supporters. Thanks and feel free to comment and let me know what you think.

Regional Convention

Its that time of year again. And what a program! So many reminders and so much encouragement to keep holding on to Jehovah's hand. It was difficult to leave. :) The three of us got to be together for half of it. I am very grateful. Here is a couple pics!