It's a ME Thing

Dear Lord: Don't let me blow it AGAIN!

That is this year's weight loss prayer. I've battled the same 30-40lbs for the last 8 years. It's infuriating because it's not a knowledge thing, it's not a time thing, it's not a gym thing. I know what to do (eat less, eat fruit, eat veggies, eat lean meat, eat whole grains), I have the time to do it as a newly minted SAHM (Stay at Home Mom) and as a military spouse I have access to more than a few free gyms, trails, advice, etc.

It's a ME thing.

ME 1: I like to cook...A LOT. But I like to cook super rich buttery foods. Let's just say...Paula Deen and I see eye to eye about what good food is. I believe in the power of buttery, thick, creamy comfort food on a cold night or at the end of a bad day.

GOAL 1: Learn to cook light yet super yummy well proportioned meals. I'll share my adventures, misadventures and recipes along the way.

ME 2: I *LOATHE* exercised induced sweat. LLLLOOOOAAAATTTTTHHHHHHEEEEE it. I love the corner of the couch in my den where I snuggle to my babies, read, surf the web and watch TV. I love that corner so much that my ass has left its permanent mark. When Brad was gone (as he was much of the last 4 years on Uncle Sam related business), the kids and I would snuggle in that corner for long stretches on the weekend, watching Dirty Jobs and chowing on junk food. We'd even IM with Daddy from the corner. I am as emotionally connected to that corner as I am to roast beef and mashed potatoes.

Goal 2: Give up the corner and get MOVING. I've given up my corner. I will seek solace in the smell of my sweat and race of my heart. My goal is a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise daily and three days a week I will bump it up to an hour.

So there it is. Follow us, as we do this together. Geographically seperated but linked in heart, mind and internet!