Whoa it's been forever!!!

i almost forgot about my blog!  a lot has been going on and life has been changing.  that has to happen for things to get better right?!? so the real new is that i'm 2.5 months into getting my ass in shape and FIT!!  eventually i'll be able to post some pictures but for now it's still embarrassing that i let myself get to the point i was at.

things i have learned so far on my journey:

• do it for yourself. of course you always have your family in mind to make it a better family lifestyle but when it comes down to it, you have to want it for you.
• want it enough for yourself.  you are worth the effort and worth being happy
• get something that makes you excited/motivated to workout...such as workout shirts for myself :)
• just get your ass in the front door of the gym.  the rest will just come as long as you go!
• no one ever regrets a workout....even the smallest workout is way better than nothing at all!
• you DO have the time to workout, you just have to sacrifice somethings that aren't as important such as the newest abc family series!
• speaking of abc family...stop dvr'ing as many shows! that way when you're home and "bored because there is nothing on tv", you will go to the gym or go on a walk
• it's okay to have a bad day at the gym or at home.  you may have not done what you wanted or expected from yourself, but at least you tried.  failure is not trying and giving up.  you'll have a way better day tomorrow.  after all, you can't have amazing days 365/366 days of the year!
• remember that the slower the weight/fat comes off, the greater the chance you have of it not returning.
• trust the process....i freaking hate this saying because i'm not at the point where i can see my gains and full out trust it.  but i'm positive one day i will be saying this as well.  
• keep faith in yourself!