An Intro

I'm not sure I'll ever be brave enough to post my actual stats and numbers, but let's just say that I'm in extreme need of weight loss and healthier habits. My final lofty goal is a weight loss of 80 pounds. It sounds daunting as hell. And I'd be lying if I said I wasn't scared.

I've had two kids. My son is 8 and my daughter is 7 months. My body shows that it has had children. It sags and is poofy where you want no poof. 

My diet isn't really terrible, but portion control is something I need to focus on. I also need to drink more water. 

I'm doing PiYo for myself mostly, but it's also for my kids. Healthy examples and all that crap. We're big hikers and we love running/walking our dog, but I worry it isn't enough. 

I sometimes wonder how I let myself get this large. After my daughter was born, I was in a pretty good spot. I weighed thirty pounds less and had a great attitude. But we all got sick - worst cold of my life. Then I got even sicker when I contacted Pertussis. Add in a little postpartum depression and it was a terrible recipe. I gained thirty pounds with all the antibiotics and being too sick to move. My airways were tight and my lungs ached terribly. I barely left my couch. And what happens when you've had two kids and don't exercise? Fat. Fat happens.

I'm 30 next year. I think that has something to do with me wanting to change. I spent my teen years struggling with an eating disorder. I spent my twenties being overweight. So I want my thirties to be healthy. Lean. Fit. And sexy, dammit. 

I have a wonderful husband. Right before I met him six years ago he lost an impressive 94 pounds in a few months. No surgery, just extreme lifestyle change. He has gained 25 of it back so he's doing this with me. I'm heavier than my husband is, and it's awkward for me. Not for him - he doesn't care how I look. But he does want me to stop hating myself. So I thank him for supporting me in this. He's my rock. He and my kids are my everything. 

Alright. Let's pop this DVD in and start the fundamentals.