Here We Go!

In exactly 11 wake-up days, I will be on my way to changing my life! I have booked myself 2 weeks at The Biggest Loser Resort, also known as Fitness Ridge. I like to call it FRidge, for short. Going to the FRidge has so many meanings. As a . . . OK, I'll just say it out loud . . . FAT person, I go to the fridge for a lot of things that I don't necessarily need. Now I'm going to the FRidge to get rid of a lot of things that I've gotten from going to the fridge. Get it?! :)

I am beyond excited about going! Two weeks. . . to focus on me, get a kick in the butt, and get back to being motivated to exercise, eat right, and to be mentally healthy. I've forgotten that I like to be active--walking/hiking, dancing, biking, swimming, canoeing, playing volleyball or softball, etc. I was there, then I got pregnant (which was a total surprise. . . ha ha!) and I thoroughly enjoyed eating for two! Now, my baby just turned 7, so it is about time to get back there.

Funny, I don't FEEL like a 200 lb woman, until I try to get up off the floor and can't walk for a few minutes because my hip is out of whack. That's only the beginning of why I want to go. Shall I name a few other reasons? How about I can't bend over to tie my shoes without getting out of breath, not to mention I have to spread my legs because my gut is in the way (as if I were still 9 months pregnant). Or, the clothes I have that fit me, I wear them until they are literally falling apart because it is so hard to find clothes that actually FIT. Let's not even talk about the whole swimsuit thing! Yikes!

Now, I know many people are inspired or motivated by their children and their families. They want to lose weight and get healthy in order to be able to spend more time with and do more things with them, and, ultimately, live longer. And, of course, I feel that way, too. My main motivation is me, right now. I'm sick of hating myself and being angry all the time. I'm sick of always feeling like I don't belong, like the outsider in any given group: family (e.g. the fat cousin/sister/partner), co-workers (the fat teacher), moms at the pool (the one who let herself go after having the baby). I want to get back to feeling comfortable in my skin. I want to weigh what my driver's license says!

I hope to have lots to share as I embark upon this new journey: ups & downs, insights & frustrations, and lots & lots of pics! Please feel free to add comments. I welcome your support and encouragement.

Here we go!!!