Baby steps...

...and NO, I don't mean Elizabeth! :)  I am starting to make baby steps in terms of becoming healthier and happier.  It is honestly like I woke up a couple of weeks ago and looked at myself in the mirror and realized that I really need to start doing something about my weight.  I have always been a heavy person but I think the difference was that when I looked in the mirror at myself say on our wedding day I didn't see an over weight person, I just saw me (maybe I was scared to face the facts).  I honestly think I thought I wasn't THAT big but now I can't even stand to look at myself in the mirror.  My clothes don't fit the same, my energy sucks, and I just feel blah... it was just time.  A girl that I work with was telling me that she started doing the aqua classes at her gym and that through our insurance we could get a really great deal on gym membership.  So, after researching it online I found out that it is in fact a great deal and the gym I wanted to join even has a daycare in it so I can leave Elizabeth in there for the hour I am working out.  So, I signed myself up on Tuesday.  After they did the introduction thing and they showed me everything around the gym, I went home feeling a little better.  Wednesday I pulled in the parking lot, but I never went in.  Like I said, I am taking baby steps! :)  Thursday I had to go in because I was scheduled to meet with a trainer to weigh me and show me all the equipment.  After I walked out of there Thursday night, I honestly felt so much better.  I think by meeting with a trainer the first time in there really boosted my self confidence.  He showed me what machines to do and how each functions.  He also even showed me some things to do on the mats and free weights to help exercise my core.  At the end of the session he gave me a monthly chart and wrote down exactly want I should do to maximize my weight loss.  The gym even has classes which he told me were really great because they almost make sure you are getting to where you need to be every workout.  I WILL eventually be doing a cycle class (once I get a good routine down)... that is my goal! :) I know I have a long road ahead of me but it is a start at least.   I told Greg when I got home that he needs to remind me everyday of how good I felt when I got home last night that way I can stay motivated.  I am feeling pretty motivated right now, but ask me again in two weeks! 

As for other news... nothing much happening this week.  Elizabeth started in her new classroom at school.  She learns so much from other kids and I have a feeling she will be crawling before long.  All the kids in her new room are crawling so if she wants to keep up she will have to learn soon!  It is so funny watching the kids on the camera from work because they are ALL OVER THE PLACE!  Those must be some tired teachers when they get home!  I didn't get any pictures of Elizabeth this week but I will be sure to take some this weekend.  We might even stay home this weekend! :)