Time to get back on track!

So my trip was fantastic - one of the most amazing things I have done to date! And on that trip, I made a deal with myself that it was time to get back on track towards being healthy. I'm 33 years old - too old to keep making excuses for why I am overweight and out of shape. And I had such a great time blogging for my trip and really felt accountable, even though I wasn't sure if anyone was going to read it.

So I've decided to blog about my next big adventure - getting healthy. Each week, and sometimes more often if needed, I will write a blog about the good and not so good things I've done that week to get healthy. I will also post periodic pictures so you can follow my progress.

Starting today. I weighed myself at work and I am currently resting at 160.5 pounds. Last December, right before I went home for Christmas, I was down to 149.5 pounds. So I've pretty much gained 11 pounds in the last 8-9 months, I've gained 11 pounds. Not as bad as it could have been but definitely disappointing.

So what have I done so far to get back on track. On Saturday, I went to the farmer's market and the grocery store and stocked up on healthy foods. I've been cooking more and am planning on bringing my lunch most of this week. I went back to the gym this morning. This weekend, I also set some goals for myself and assigned a small reward to each goal. For every 5 pounds I lose, I get some sort of spa treatment. I also have to give up sodas and caffeine. At 20 pounds, I get new outfits.

So wish me luck! And feel to cheer me on, give me support and sometimes, when I need it, feel free to smack me around a little. I will definitely need all the support I can get!