New Year, New Me

I woke up this morning and turned on some music. Did a little dancing in front of the mirror and discovered some not so good things. My Arms! It kind of hit me right then. They are fat and looking more and more like my Moms every day.

I weighed in this morning at 157. When I graduated from HS I weighed 120. When I got married I weighed 125. I am 5 ft 6 in tall and 37 lbs overweight. That may not seem like a lot but looking at my arms this morning I am definitely seeing something I don't want to see.

I have to do something about this. Less intake, More moving. It's the only way.

I used to look at fat people and wonder how they let themselves get to that point. "Don't they know how to lose it?" But now I understand. It's a complete lifestyle change.

I used to be so active at 120 lbs. Bike riding, running, strength training, dancing, roller blading, hiking...etc. The list was endless. But that was when I was single. I have 4 kids now, all under 9 years old. So life is a little more busy. But I have to find a way.

I need to know how to balance my Health along side raising my family. I know it's possible, but I have to find what works for me. I don't just want to be skinny and hot. I want to be healthy and active, which I'm not.

Wish me luck with the New Year.