working to be better

So today as I was running around with the kids, I thought about this.  I haven't blogged in quite some time.  I know it's time to get back to it.  This one though is going to be more about me and ^^^working to be better^^^.   I want to do something that others can see and maybe get a little help on their journey as well.  

Over the last few years I have put on  a lot of weight (until May of 2010), lost a lot of weight (through May of 2011) and gained a little back.  In that time I've had my moments good and bad...eaten well, not eaten well.  Gained friends, lost friends.  I've tried different things, even going back to Weight Watchers, which by the way I feel is the way to go to really lose weight and keep it off.  My philosophy is that your body needs a little of everything, not just a lot of this, none of this, and only a tiny bit of this. Not to say that any other diet is bad for you....they all work differently for different people at different times in their lives.  And sometimes I have trouble with what/when I eat because of working night shift.  There are times I am up for over 24 hours....you can imagine where that takes you.  Eating to stay awake is not good, but sometimes it just happens.  

I'll  be honest.

****shocker alert****

I'M NOT PERFECT

I heard the gasp as you read it.  Ha ha ha.  No really.  I don't want this blog to be the end all, be all about everything diet and fitness.  I do want to do this for myself and others on this journey of life to be healthier and better.  We moms especially struggle with a balance of home, work, family, and personal time.  Do I watch "The Bachelorette" on Monday night  (my guilty pleasure) or do I sit down to plan my meals for the next week/month?

Life is a challenge.

Through this I am keeping myself more accountable on what to do, what to eat, when to get moving, and when to take a break.  I hope to do a challenge group in the fall, but we'll see.  I know a lot of people are doing the new Shaun T thing and people love Insanity, but there are plenty of other products from Beachbody that people can do....something to suit everyone.

I'm hoping you will join me in "working to be better".


Renee