Tomorrow was Yesterday

I read a quote somewhere once that said, "Tomorrow was yesterday." I dont know how many times I have told myself that "tomorrow I am going to start eating healthy." "Today's not a good day, so tomorrow I will start working out." Bla bla bla. Yeah, well tomorrow was yesterday. So today is the day. After getting up and getting the kids fed, I buckled them in the jogging stroller and went out for a walk. This was no short walk either, it was a 2 mile walk, that started out like my legs were going to fall off from itching. (I really hate when I first start walking and my legs itch like mad. Is this just me?) But as the walk progressed, things started getting a little less uncomfortable, and a little more sweaty. A good sweat though. I have been needing to go on a walk for so long, but keep using the excuse of , "It is soooo hot outside, I will start doing it when it cools down." or "I am so tired, I dont have the energy to go on a walk." (Yeah I know dumb excuses.)  Last night when I was talking to D, we both decided that it was time to get into shape. He has been lucky enough to start working out, and so he has a bit of a leg up on me, but that does not mean I can't start now. 

I know that some already know that we are planning to have another baby soon, and that we were going to start trying soon. However, after our discussion last night, we decided, (well really I decided, he is supportive of the idea though,) that I need to lose some weight before any more babies come along. I have reached my highest weight. (Not including pregnancy. However, when I was pregnant with L, I think I barely exceeded the weight I am right now and I am not pregnant.) And I just don't want to feel the way I feel anymore. I want to be able to buy smaller clothes and not have to buy bigger clothes to fit me. I want to have more energy. I want to be proud of myself. And this is not just about losing the weight. As my kids are getting older and more active, I am really hating that I cant keep up with them like I would like to or should be able to at my age.

Although I am starting today, I still need to sit down and write out a game plan. I know first of all that I want to lose 40 lbs. I know I want to do something active every day. I know I need to eat healthier, definitely cut out all the sweets. (My weakness!!) And I know that I want this to be a lifestyle change, not a diet. 

via 25.mediaMore of my game plan will be coming soon. What things have you used that work in your path to weight loss and a healthier lifestyle?