gettingthere

Ok.  So I've been a member on FitClick for probably over 2 years.  I have lost 20 lbs, but have now put back on 40 or so.  I just read my last blog entry from October, and I wasn't good at keeping my word.  I've gained since October.  Life is crazy and unpredicable... I am a part-time teacher, full-time mother of a one year old girl, and a wife to an amazing man.  I am a friend to many, a daughter, a pianist, a cook...  so many of the hats I wear take priority over this weight issue.  But, in talking with a best girlfriend 2 days ago, we decided to have some accountability with that.  So, here I am again.  I am not sure that in another 6 months I won't have another 'renewed motivation' after gaining more weight.  I can't make promises I won't keep, but it does feel good to be in control again.  So, here's to organizing my life in a way that makes this work, in letting a few things go in order to lose the weight (laundry isn't put away and dishes aren't done as I write this, but oh well).  My hubby and I took our daughter on a 4 mile bike ride tonight.  It was wonderful. and I can't feel guilty about the housework.  It was worth it.  For those curious- I am starting this at 5'3'' and 205 lbs.  My goal that I shared with my friend is to be down to 180 or so at the end of the summer.  160 by Christmas 2013.  :)  Blessings!