And It Begins....Again!!!!

So...I'm back! (enter creepy horror music and evil laugh)
It is officially the first day of 2011. A new year. A new beginning. A fresh start. I'm feeling good.

2010 pretty much belonged to my son, Kian Joshua Garner. My pregnancy went a LOT better this time and I was nowhere near as sick as I was with Gabrielle. I did gain more than I had hoped-35 lbs. total, but I didn't beat myself up about it. I just focused on staying strong and active. I worked out throughout my pregnancy and when I got too big to go to the gym, I headed to water aerobics class, which I LOVED! I'm adding that to the classes I want to teach someday. I was really impressed with it..but more on that another day.

Unfortunately the weight did not come off as easy as it did with Gabby. Of the 35 gained I've only lost 15, so I have 20 to get back to pre-pregnancy weight. Then I'd like to lose an additional 40! I know, crazy huh? I'm not sure how I got to the point where I have to lose 60 pounds..AGAIN. But, it is what it is and I'm facing it head on! I've done it before and I'll do it again, this time PERMANENTLY!

I'd LOVE to be able to say that I started the year off right, with a killer workout today, but it didn't happen. I won't even attempt an excuse. And trust me, after 20 years of weight loss efforts, I have quite the impressive collection of excuses.

The plan is to start strong on Monday. I am exhausted keeping up with a very energetic 4 year old and caring for a newborn, but I will find a way to make it happen. I'm going to put some kind of workout schedule together tomorrow.

I'm excited. I'm hopeful. I'm confident. 2011....you are MINE!!!

PS It REALLY helps to know there are people supporting and encouraging my efforts, so if you stop by my blog PLEASE leave a comment, even if it's just to say hi! :)