Little Footprints

As I turn 37 today, I realize I haven't accomplished as much as I wanted to. By the time my father was 38, he was retired from the military and moved his family across the country back to Kansas where I would live the past 22 years. I always dreamed of living in a beautiful house, my kids going to good schools and me being a stay at home mom.  Reality is, my house is home, my kids have learned to adapt to many different situations that I never in a million years would put them through and I work - in a job I really do enjoy.  I have a career in Human Resources and couldn't imagine doing anything else. I've been with the same man since I was 19 and yes, we may not have the life we envisioned many years ago, it's OK.  We have the life we have.  We love.  That is what we do best.  That is what our children learn from us the most. I told myself about 5 years ago, I would never be a 'big girl' again.  Well at 37, I AM a big girl and I'm OK with ...

In the past year, I have gained over 40 pounds.  I did it so easily.  First, I re-introduced soda in my life, next came the candy, then I quit exercising. I became lazy, I became the girl I tried to hide, the real me.  I am back to hardly no make-up, I quit caring.  I went from having a 'somewhat' balanced life to working 45-50 hours a week (and that's just in the office). I have been dealing with tooth issues for several months and in the past week or so it has turned into the WORST nightmare.  I now look like I 'chew' tobacco as the swelling has just taken over the left side of my face.  I had an epiphany ( an experience of sudden and striking realization).  Why am I back to where I was?  Why did I stop planning meals, exercising, caring? So here it is, November 1st.  I can do this.  I have 60 days before my 37th birthday and I'm gonna give it my all. My 60 day goals Drink Water, no more pop. Walk at least 20-...