Its been awhile!

It has been a long time since I have written! Just a couple of exciting things to write about...

First, I have struggled with dieting and gaining weight for so long now. I never thought of myself as huge but my self image and confidence hung around the floor. It was starting to effect my relationship and such so it was time for a change. I have officially lost 18 pounds! since July 1. It was slow and at first I was expecting to see higher numbers dropping but I had to keep telling myself to relax. 1 pound is 1 pound that is gone. I was at 20lbs but because of my bday....yeah well no excuse...I gained 2. oh well. I feel great! I started going to the gym doing running intervals and strength/resistance training. I also started eating every 2.5-3 hours. I was having to force myself to swallow the food I was shoving down my throat because I was absolutely NOT hungry. I also have been light on the carbs, almost NO sugary-sweets (my weakness of all time) and protien at EVERY meal, snacks included. SO, it worked. I have finally gotten myself into a routine that I feel comfortable with and I dont feel so deprived! YAY!

Second, on Friday, tomorrow, Jd and I are headed on a Caribbean Cruise! We are going with the Schaubschlager bunch and cannot wait to relax and have a fantastic time! My brother-in-law and his girlfriend Natalie (I cannot imagine having anyone else become my SIL someday BTW.) house sit and dong sit for us. SO, last night I stayed up until 12:30-1 am cleaning and doing laundry and such so tonight I dont have to do anything but pack! Speacking of packing, how on earth I am going to get everything I want to take in the suitcase and zipped I have no clue! Ahhh! Oh well, I will have to be creative!

Third, I LOVE THE FALL! Not to mention my Bday is the first day of autumn. I guess it is in my blood right!? I love the colors and the decor! As I was cleaning my house last night I, of course, had to retrieve some of my fall decorations for display!