OWL Be There For You....

Okay... so ya'll are gonna laugh at me for this post.  My heart has been really full of gratitude this morning for a husband who loves me in spite of myself.  Skinny or fat. For children I know love me "Squishy" or firm.  I've also been super overwhelmed with the amount of support shown to me through my friends and family via Facebook and here on this blog too. 

 

When I was out this morning after dropping Bailee off at her 630 A-Hour class I tried a new spot for walking/jogging (faster walking/ LOL) on my way home.  It's a park that seems like it was designed specifically for that purpose so I thought I would try it out.  It was interesting to see several signs along the trail about how there are Burrowing Owls in this park and Please do not disturb their habitat.  Pretty cool I thought but seriously doubted I would actually get to see any.  I thought owls were nocturnal creatures?  Well.... Check this out.......

 

I know the quality of the photos stink but when I saw this little guy along the trail I had to zoom in pretty far in order to get the picture.  He kept flying further away from me the closer I got.  But how cool is that?  And then..... to add to my total cheese factor here.  For WHATEVER reason.... after seeing this dang owl this morning.... I've had this old Bon Jovi song stuck in my head.  Only I keep saying.... "OWL be there for you".  I know. I warned you. Total cheese!  Anyway, thanks for supporting me on this journey.  And I hope you're day is a "Hoot".   Hee hee....

Here goes.....

So.  Here I am. I've been 39yrs old since May 14th.  I've also been getting heavier and heavier over the last 4+ yrs.  That unfortunately translates to self-loathing and disgust for myself too.  I could sit here and whine about all the reasons I feel like I've gained weight and use all the obstacles life has thrown my way as yet another excuse but the bottom line is I LET MYSELF GO.  But just like it took me several years to get way overweight.... it's also going to take time to get back to where I want to.  I DO HOWEVER have a lofty goal to be FIT BY 40.  And that time is coming quickly. 

When I saw that my cousin (close family friend) Heidi was putting together a 60 Day weightloss challenge I knew it was just the motivator I needed to kickstart my journey to where I really want to be physically.  So.  I'm going to be letting it all hang out here.  Quite literally. Getting real with myself and hopefully inspiring a few others along the way that are struggling with the same things I am.  The offical start date was this Monday, the 20th.  I will let the following photo speak for itself.  You have NO IDEA how hard this is for me to post this.  Or maybe you do?  I'd love to have a few cheerleaders shouting out some positive feedback. THAT would be all kinds of awesome! I process enough negative thoughts about myself for 20 people so negativity is not allowed here.  And I'm speaking to myself mostly.  LOL  Anyhoo..... here goes the dreaded photo.  Will check in again soon.