What Do I Mean?

I am talking about all those "good intentions" I have that never get going. I picture myself being one of those moms- the ones that stay in shape, keep a clean house, keep hubby happy, do fun things with their kids, and manage to look great while doing it! I know that is mostly a pipedream and not totally achievable, but it's got to be better than what I'm doing now!

I think that maybe if I set some babystep goals towards this ideal, and blog about it to help me stay accountable, things can improve around here! I have to stop thinking about starting and START!

So- I'll start with the positive: There are many things that I am already good at- when I focus on them. I love my husband and my kids and try to keep them happy. I love animals and make sure ours are at least fed. I like to help others and I offer my time as a volunteer at the childrens' schools and our church.

Now one of the negatives: I think my biggest obstacle right now is my physical condition. I am overweight and out of shape. I don't drink enough water, and I eat too much and too many sweets. I have less energy and motivation as a result. This affects all other aspects of my life, including my relationship with my husband.

My first babystep goal is something I have recently initiated, and will be following up on today: I am starting a weight loss support group with some friends. We're too cheap and pressed for time at this point to pay for a weight loss group or gym. We will be meeting weekly to weigh in, compare notes, and support each other in our journeys to feel better in our own skins. I spoke with my friend JN last night about our need for this and we laughed about our past conversations on this same topic that we never followed through on. Our first meeting will be tomorrow night, and today I am inviting others to join us so that this time we will START.

Today I am also going to set a couple of wee goals to climb closer to some bigger goals. I have some piles of things that need to go- in the bedroom and the garage. Not quite at hoarder level yet, but still unacceptably unsightly and stress-producing. So today I am going to go through and get rid of at least two boxes. Some of that will be donated, some thrown away, and some I will just have to reorganize and find homes for. That weight loss will also make a difference in our home!

Right now I am going to go take my dog Jack for a nice long walk. And get STARTED!