Well, let me start by saying that this is my very first blog. I was never really interested in blogs until I started reading my sister-in-law's blog. So I guess you could say she was my inspiration. In fact I would have to say that she is my inspiration for many of the things I have done in my life since she married my very cute and very sweet brother-in-law. They make a very attractive couple and I love hanging out with them. Since meeting her I have tried and I stress tried to eat healthier. She got me to run my first 1/2 marathon last fall and for someone who says they hate to run, I think that was a pretty big accomplishment. And I would have to say that I never watched a UFC fight before I met her. She is quite a gal!

Anyway, I decided to try to the whole blogging thing since it is supposed to be a great way to hold yourself accountable for what you do, i.e. my journey to a healthier me. I would have to say that I am a closet eater. On the outside most people would probably say that I eat somewhat decently. What they don't see are all the times I sneak food. The thing is, I know it is not good for me but I do it anyway. It is almost as if they don't see me eating it then it doesn't count. I love the idea of exercise and how I feel afterwards but for some reason I just cannot get myself motivated. I guess you could say I am a bit lazy. I want my kids to be healthy and eat as little processed foods as possible but I just can't seem to get my act together. It is so much easier to go out to eat then for me to try and fix something that all four of us would eat.

So this is my journey and I welcome any suggestions or words of encouragement you can give.