First Day Survival

So today is the first day of starting the new diet that I have been at home alone.  Well I am not totally alone since I have my handsome nearly 9 month old son with me.  I only work 3 days a weeks, which gives me some "mad money" or enough to pay for my school loans and plenty of time to teach him and be with my son.  Of course there is never enough time to spend with him. 
So anyways here I sit, trying to keep busy instead of thinking of all the wonderful sugary foods in the fridge that I can't have.  For Lunch I made a salad with sliced turkey and my fave- ranch dressing topped with sharp Cheddar cheese.  Thinking of grilling some chicken for supper which means I will have to prepare some for my son as well along with his from the garden frozen green beans.
Today hasn't went totally bad or have I spent a lot of time being hungry.  I really have been busy between taking care of Luke and doing house work.  When I finally got him down for his first nap, I decided to take advantage and work out.  I spent 30 minutes doing light yoga and then another 20-25 minutes walking around in the house and then some house work.  Of course drinking plenty of water in between.
The weather here has turned very cold and we had our first real snow of the season yesterday.  No accumulations, but it was pretty.  My son loved watching it from our patio door and even tried to grab a few when I held him out the side in for a few moments.  Today it is just COLD!
So I guess I should tell you a little more about me and this weight loss issue:  First time mom and I have always had a battle with weight.  I have never been totally obese but enough to just make me unhappy.  After my son was born and I couldn't breast feed I stopped caring about how I ate and sank into a very bad routine of unhealthy foods and eating on the go and eating when I could. Now I am ready to get back the healthy version of me even if that isn't a perfect weight.  I want to live for my husband and son. 
Remember if you have any questions or comment please don't be afraid to leave them in the comment box.  It could be a help to me or other who read this blog.
Well I am off to do more house work, just wanted to check in today.  Have a happy and blessed day!

Challenging through the Holidays...

What a roller coaster weekend.  Thanksgiving was great.  We had such beautiful weather and of course I spent a lot of time out side walking.  This Thanksgiving, along with the help of my husband, I started my weight loss or should I say I decided to get my life through changing my eating lifestyle. 
My darling hubby has promised to give me 5$ for every pound I lose.  Each Saturday we will weigh in and I will be paid.  On the other hand if things go bad I must pay 5$ for every pound I gain.  I am going back on the diet that I have detailed here along with a work out plan I feel I can manage.   So far I have lost nearly 5 lbs and we are only 3 days into the first week!!!  I want to use this blog to make my self feel more accountable for my actions.
The great thing about Thanksgiving is, it is full of healthy foods- well once you take away things like the marsh mellows from the sweet potatoes.  You couldn't ask for a better meat.  So I loaded up on turkey and green beans.  Drinking  lots of water and run/walking for 30 mins each day. 
Yesterday I went to the mall.  I got there before any of the store opened.  I spent a good 30 mins pushing Luke around in the stroller and then we hit up Old Navy.   Tomorrow is an off day again so I will be at hom and not work.  I think work will be my biggest challenge...speaking of challenges, I had my first big test on Saturday night.  My hubby and I went out to see a movie and then to dinner.  The waitress brough some FANTASTIC looking rolls to our table.  I am sure they were just as good as the looked, however I made it the whole night with out touching one! 
Well that was my weekend in a nutshell! Good day all!