Day 2 - Experiencing Credit

In our lives, we find inspiration in people or things we didn't expect. It was a gift from a friend that Ben Franklin toyed with the idea that lightening was indeed electricity and that it could be harnessed. Vera Wang found her inspiration for fashion design in figure skating. Now, I am no Ben Franklin or Vera Wang, but my fire has been lit, and I must give credit where credit is due.

A friend of mine has started a blog detailing what it's like being a new mother and tackling a weight issues that has plagued her, her whole life. Her name is Crystal Stennett, and you can check out her blog at http://crystal-stennett.blogspot.com/. Crystal and I see each other at church, live in same apartment complex, and were in a church small group together. In all that, I never knew that she struggled with her weight much like I do, and that she too is trying to take back control over the mighty dinner roll.

After reading her blog, I was inspired to go and work out. I was inspired to take a deeper look at why I eat like I eat, and why I don't take my health seriously. I was inspired to write my own blog as a sort of journal and accountability system for myself. I am really excited to record my daily experiences in striving toward a healthier and happier me. Thank you Crystal for your inspiration.

Day 1 - Experiencing a Health Revolution

I am sitting in bed next to my husband, with wet hair from swimming and a full stomach from a Thanksgiving dinner I ate over 24 hours ago.

When did it happen? When did I get to a point in my life where it was acceptable to top off three pounds of turkey and sides with four desserts? What happened to the little voice in my head that at one time in my life would warn me of such a endeavor and plead with me to put the fork down?

I am Emily. I'm a 30 year old woman who has lost her waistline, and little bit of her sanity. I have reached a weight that most women in their 3rd trimester don't reach. I have a wonderful Husband, and a solid faith in God. What I don't have is the common sense to put down a dinner fork that has already lifted its max load for the evening.

My goal during this next year is to learn how to say no the good things, in order to yes to the great things in life. This blogging project is a way for me to record my thoughts, feelings, progress, fits of rage and successes. It is my desire to experience renewal of the body, soul and mind.

Day 1 Recap
Eating: Fair.
Exercise: 2 miles walk & 20 minutes of pool jogging