My "Before"

I'm going to take "before" pictures tonight. I don't know for sure if I'll publish them yet. I've been meaning to take them for about a week now- but keep chickening out... posting this will give me some accountability and I know I'll want to have them later on down the road. I just don't think I want to see them now. :o)

The Journey Begins

159.2 lbs - January 13, 2010

I started trying to eat better about 2 weeks ago. It's become something that I think about now. I stop before I grab a bite and ask myself if I really need these calories. I have never really "dieted" before- I mean, I've been on board when my husband has tried this-or-that to lose weight (but seriously- he's the cook so I didn't really have a choice). I just haven't ever wanted to do it for myself. And now, it isn't so much about weight loss, it's more about changing everything that I've been doing. I need to get up off of the couch, get involved and do something that is bigger than me. I need to show my kids that I CAN. I need to know that I CAN. I don't want our lives to stay in the stagnant routine that we've been living in. Laziness has taken control and it stops now. Joining Team in Training is giving me the kick start that I needed so badly. I'm down 5 pounds and I haven't started the actual "training" program yet. I'm so excited for what's to come!

My Journey - Chapter 1

This year is off to a flying start! I can't believe that just a few weeks ago I was sitting on the couch praying for something that might inspire me to change the way I've been living my life. The very next day I heard a radio commercial for Team in Training- a competitive event training program that raises funds to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I emailed them as soon as I got to work and now here I am- training to compete in a half marathon on May 16th. I am elated, scared, proud and nervous all at once. I have NEVER dedicated myself to something like this and it scares the hell out of me. I am so proud that I will be able to raise funds and awareness for this great cause and in return I will benefit by 1st class coaching and motivation. WIN WIN!

I'll be documenting my journey here- mostly for my own benefit. If you stumbled here somehow, then I hope that you will consider getting involved, whether by making a donation or by committing to race. If I can do this, then trust me... ANYONE CAN!

So, read on dear friends & thanks for being part of my journey!

Girlie

So some of my friends from High School are coming over tonight. I can't believe how excited I am. It's not that we were all really close back then, but there is a warm connection to the past that new friendships just can't compare to. We understand each other, we all know where we came from and we can be ourselves in every way. It's something that I don't feel around very many people. I'm incredibly awkward & dorky- sometimes it's tiring to pretend that I'm not. :o)My Husband must see how much this means to me, because he has been AWESOME!! He has offered to help cook, gone to the liquor store for me & even offered his bonus money to help me get decorations (I think he just wants to see us all in sombreros)!!!
So excited... not long now!

...and we're off

So this is it- the 1st blog post. I'm not sure that it will live up to my expectations. No fanfare, no pomp and circumstance. Just me at my desk, being bored, listening to Tracy Thorn. I'm not a writer. I am not creative. I'm not sure what I expect to get from this. Hopefully, managing my own blog will be as entertaining as reading some of my favorites. Hooray for the internet!