Hello!
I know that I have been MIA for a while — sorry about that. Life moves forward no matter what we have planned and there has been a lot going on. I am back and plan to be here for good!
In my absence I have been pondering something. As I read so many Facebook pages and blogs there seems to be a lot of “all or nothing” mentalities out there. And if we aren’t careful we can exchange one obsession for another! I have a very full, busy, blessed life that requires effort to fit in exercise and eating healthy. I have a full time job: 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Thursday and Friday 7 AM to noon. I have a boyfriend that I spend the majority of my off-time with; doing everything from cooking to working on his business. He makes movies, music videos, commercials, et cetra and the majority of his jobs happen evenings and weekends. My children are grown: 23 and 18 years old and we enjoy spending time together. (I highly recommend raising your children correctly so when they’re adults you actually like each other as people!)
While I am determined to get back to a lean, healthy lifestyle, I refuse to get there by giving up the precious time I have with the people I love. I don’t know about you, but I want to live healthier with the journey in mind, not just the goal! I don’t want to be so obsessed with getting there that I can’t enjoy the ride or the people I’m with. My goal is to be an example of how a very busy person can work exercise and healthy eating into their life, instead of trading their current life for something completely different. I know some things will have to be modified and I am okay with that. I truly believe that “this is not a diet, it is my life.”
So, that being said…here we go!