In the beginning...

I never thought I would be someone with weight issues…and I get mad and frustrated by it. Some tell me I’m not committed enough and that makes it worse. So, in a “last ditch” effort to lose weight for a wedding I’m in this September, I’m going to COMMIT myself to being healthy and losing weight – particularly for 10 weeks, but I hope it sticks longer.

To make myself more accountable, I have decided to use the blog to document my progress. I haven’t really decided if it will be most effective (motivating) to post weekly or every other week, but I’ll decide that as I go. What I have decided is that I have to do this for me…and that’s hard for someone who would rather do things for other people…so, to ‘assist’ in my efforts, I’m going to designate a ‘sponsor’ every week. Hopefully, this will help me to stay on track - be accountable and motivated.

I’ve decided my sister, Donna, is going to be my first cheerleader because she always has been. She is my problem solver, my consultant, and a wonderful friend. She has the best sense of humor and has been there for me during some of my worst moments. She thinks I’m being hard on myself, but she tells me to put down the cake. She is the perfect balance for me. This week, I want to do this for her. I hope I don’t disappoint her.

6 years ago :)
Now :(

On the road again...

...I'm baaaaack! I really was trying to get this caught up this winter, and it just didn't happen. So, I've decided you'll have to deal with this "gap" in our lives - although I have tried to choose a "few" favorite pics from Halloween to current for the sake of "catching it up". (including a rare family pic...a lot of kiddie shots...birthdays...long distance visits (AL!), holidays, gymnastics, dance, and locks for love!!!) Fall and winter were busy...but it's SUMMER now...and no time flies faster than summer. My short term goal is to post weekly and if it ends up more, well, that's a bonus! My intention is two-fold...one, to keep consistent with the blog and two, to document my 'biggest loser' journey (Day 1 photo...coming soon!)...here we go :)

Save the Last Dance for Me!

On October 30, 2010, we celebrated Halloween at the marriage of Scott and Cari. It was a wonderful evening where we all dressed up in costumes (per their request) as they joined in holy matrimony. It was a lot of fun, and we wish them all the best as they begin this chapter together.