You Have To Start Somewhere - Day 1

Well this is it. My new Blog. I hope I can keep up with this blog, as my other blog has been extremely neglected. 

I would like this blog to be about my journey. My journey to become a healthier me. I'm not making promises to myself or anyone else. I've just reached a point in my life... I am unhappy. Recently I've discovered that I hold the key for my happiness. Yep, that's right, me! Who woulda thunk?

So many things are happening in 2015. My niece is having a baby in July. My other niece is getting married in October and most of all I have a 13 year old son. I want to live and not exist anymore. I want to be here... for a very long time!

Last week on a local fb for sale site, a girl was selling her Zumba Wii games. Well today we met and I am the proud owner of Zumba Fitness Join the Party. The first step in my journey.

At 5:05 p.m., the box was opened, the instructions read, new batteries installed in the Wii remote, a little help from my son with the belt and I was ready to go. I opted for the "Easy" level. 20 minutes!!! Yes 20 minutes!!! 5 minutes into I was feeling it. My legs hurt, my back hurt... in between the dances you're supposed to drink water, I didn't know. Danny quickly filled a water glass. Although he did not Zumba with me today, he cheered me on. I would hear his voice behind me telling me I was doing great, good job Mom, you're doing it Mom. Just when I thought I couldn't Zumba anymore, I was on the cool down phase. I was thrilled, excited, elated, overjoyed and most of all, I was proud of myself. A big gulp of water and a high five from Danny I was already thinking about what I want to do for Day 2.

I'm not going to give my weight. It's only a number, it's not important. I may give it one day, I just don't know. I'll get some pics posted this weekend. Every month I'll post a new one.

My first goal is to gain more energy, my second is to lose weight so my wedding bands fit again.

I've always been a big girl. I've lost weight, I've gained weight. I'm a foodie, I love food. When my sister and I attended Weight Watchers together, members would talk about the foods they were addicted to, candy, salt, chips etc... Terri and I would just look at each other and say "We love all food." I know I can do this. I know I will never be a skinny person. I just want to be a smaller me. A smaller, healthier me. 

And as much as I do not care for Miley Cyrus, I will admit that I love her song "The Climb" and it is my inspiration song. 

Please let me know you were here. I am open to comments and suggestions. I prefer no negativity. If we can help each other, be an inspiration for each other, share a recipe or two. Fantastic!

This is my blog, my words, my thoughts, my feelings.