Turning over a new leaf

This is the first entry in Turning over a new leaf. Beginning in January of 2006 I have committed myself to TOANL in several areas of my life. The first area for 2006, taking control of my health. I am obese & have managed to avoid many of the weight related health problems that plague my side of the family. In taking control of my health, I am choosing to prevent them from affecting me personally. I am just hopeful that I am chosing to do this soon enough.

This is NOT a NEW YEARS RESOULUTION! This is a commitment to myself & my family.

I have the support of my DH this time. He stands to benefit from the positive changes I shall be making. He will gain a wife that is confident in her appearance, be happier in both mind & spirit & he will most likely trim a few inches off if his own waistline. Most important is that we will be setting an example for our very small children to help them avoid the weight issues that both DH & I have.

I will be posting at least once each week, & plan to have a link to an online tracking system for my food intake, my exercise habits as well as my weight (both losses & gains).

Don't just wish me luck. Please offer me support in what will probably prove to be a long & sometimes frustrating process that I have choosen to go through.

Have a wonderful & healthy 2006 & beyond.

Mary