Why Change Now?
I have been fighting these last 15 lbs since 2003 when I dropped from 170 to 135. I quickly gained 15 back again and have been fighting "the last 15" for the last 5 years.
Why change now? Sometimes it's a small flame that starts a fire.
Two things happened over the last several weeks. One was a question on a forum I frequent daily (www.mommysavers.com) The question asked, "What is the first thing you think of when you wake up each day?" I didn't answer the question but it got me thinking and the next few morning when I got up, I noticed my first few thoughts were always about my weight, "I can't believe I ate that yesterday." "What can I wear today to camoflauge my thighs?" . These aren't healthy thoughts to have first thing in the morning.
Then I was listening to a song in the car and the lyrics asked, "Are you who you want to be?" My answer was no. I live a great life in so many ways but I'm not who I want to be right now and I don't look how I want to look. I want more energy, more strength, and I want to be able to feel comfortable in my clothes again.
This time is different.