A Few of My Favorite Things

I am starting a new life today.  I have to.  I am 35 (almost 36), 30 pounds overweight, have high cholesterol, high triglycerides and am tired and moody.  What happened to me?  I used to be so cute, happy, and fit! Here is what happened- 3 kids, working full time, struggling with a stressful business that is bleeding us dry, running from place to place, not planning meals or planning meals for the kids and not myself, putting school, work, volunteering before myself. This is what some moms do.  We try so hard to be everything to everyone that we run ourselves ragged and forget about what is important in life.  My health, my husband's health, and my children's health is what is most important.  Everything else is not a priority. The light bulb turned on at my oldest son's last doctor visit.  He is semi-active and has  just joined the swim team.  He practices 3-4 times a week and eats ok.  The doctor is worried ...

What do you do to take care of you?  As a mommy, I make sure the children are well fed, attend school, and stay healthy.  As I look at myself, I realize I am neglecting ME.  I am not eating great (left over mac and cheese is not a meal), not taking time to read, and not exercising AT ALL.  I am burning out quickly. I have been taking a nutrition course online that has started me thinking about the importance of activity in our daily lives.  I have learned that aerobic activity not only decreases stress, but regulates hormones and boosts self confidence. As a mommy of 3, I could definitely use a little "regulation".So I decided to make a goal for myself.  I am starting to run!   I have been looking at baby joggers  for months and finally decided to make a purchase.  I will begin training for a 5K in December.  Since I am NOT a runner (I am barely a walker), I will be starting slowly by alternating wal...