New Start

 So, I haven't blogged in about 18 months. Well, I always have plenty to say, but do not seem to be very good at putting it on here. So, just to catch up where I last left off, the rest of 2011 went well. The kids had a good summer, Brit started Middle School, and Sydney just grew about a foot, no biggie. Fall of 2011 did bring some health issues for me that I won't go into other than to say it was life changing. After an ER visit, multiple Dr and Chiro visits and tons of prayer, I decided it was time for a major lifestyle change.
 In Jan 2012, I started Atkins, weighing more than I have ever weighed, even at 9 ms. pregnant. I was just tired of being sick and tired. Having PCOS, I knew low carb would be the way to go. So, with just some grocery changes, I started on my journey. I won't lie, it was hard. I believe sugar is very addictive. Food in general is addictive, especially when you use it for comfort or to cure boredom. I lost about 20 pounds fairly easily just changing my diet. I then added visiting the YMCA every weekday. I would take my ear buds and just walk on the treadmill while I watched an hour of TV. I also rode the bikes every once in a while.And, several days a week would walk outside on the track while chatting with a supportive friend. It's amazing how far you can walk while just chatting it up. Within around 9 ms I dropped 74 pounds. I was so happy!  Then I started back to work in Aug of 2012, and just didn't have the time to go to the Y, much less anything else, so I basically maintained. I still needed to lose around 40 pounds to be at a happy place for me. Long story short, my weight stayed the same for over a year, which is better than gaining. Then in November 2013, I started gaining back. Not good. Here it is, Jan, 2014, and I have gained back 20 pounds. I am so angry with myself! But, it is a new year, fresh start. So, I am now on day 8 or low carb eating once again, and intend to work my behind off, literally! I have a goal of 10 pounds a month I would like to lose, with the total lost to be around 60 pounds. This will take lots of work, will power, and most of all prayer. But, I am worth it! I can do it! I also plan to document my journey with pictures on here, so feel free to just scroll past them, as they are more for me, to keep me accountable. I will start with a picture from May of 2010, I believe...that is me on the left with glasses...

Then Christmas 2011...omg  far right long sweater...

then Spring 2012

and Dec 2012 

I'm sad...stomach:(

So, in closing, I am again starting on this journey, to be the best I can be, and set a good example for my kids. Any prayers would be appreciated! 

Jeremiah 29:11-- For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.