And I apologize for that. I’ve been a horrible blog-friend for the last couple of months. I’ve been so wrapped up in pursuing this new healthier lifestyle and being active that I haven’t made time for blogging or blog-hopping very much.

I’ve missed it. And I’ve missed this great support forum as well.

As I said I’ve been busy. To date I have lost 56 pounds. I still have 114 pounds to go but I feel so good about it these days. I haven’t been this positive since before my dad died.

This last Friday, however, the universe tested me. My husband was basically down-sized. It’s been a very trying week as we have discussed our options and he has decided (with my encouragement) to pursue his freelance automotive photojournalist career full time from here at home. He’s had a hard time adjusting and has been feeling quite defeated in the loss of his previous full time career. And the kids have tested us at every turn this week.

I know I came here and disappeared but I’m still in the stages of figuring out what I need to do.

I ordered a program called Turbo Jam and it arrived today…this means I start it first thing tomorrow morning.  I’m nervous because A. nothing has worked and B. I haven’t stuck with anything.

I need to make changes, I keep saying this but I do.  I feel if I can start feeling better physically I can start making real changes to what I eat but for now it’s about getting exercise.

Wish me luck, I hope I’ll be around here more often and will try to get to know some people here soon