Well, I'm losing weight, that's the good thing. I'm doing it right with diet and exercise. The only problem is that it can be so frustrating to work so hard and see minimal results. I realize that this has to be a lifestyle change...but making it one has been very, very rough. I'm down to 159... 8 lbs. lost. I know that this is a small victory. I am going to keep it up, not just for myself but as an example to those around me. People always watch what the PE teacher is doing...I don't want to be a hypocrite!

Thanks for your comments, they help inspire me to keep going!

I'm finally going to do it. I'm going to get back to the weight that I was at 8 years ago when I graduated high school. Back then it was easy. I could eat whatever I wanted, and I stayed the same weight all along. Now, two children and 5 years of marriage later, the tables have turned. Now I am looking down at a spare tire and trying to find ways to effectively hide my pear shaped figure. My thighs and butt jiggle when I run (something I used to enjoy to do.) Now it hurts to run. My knees feel like they are giving out on me. I've got to lose this weight.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not extremely overweight. I'm 167 lbs. and 5'8" tall. I just want to be back at the 145 lbs. that I was when I was graduated. It looked pretty good on me. The extra 20 lbs. doesn't look so great.

I'm going to try to lose weight by making physical activity more of a priority in my life (after all, I am a Physical Education teacher.) I also have plans to cut back on what I eat. I don't want to eat until I'm full, I just want to eat enough to sustain my energy for the day. I'm definitely giving up my evening snack, the one that I've become so accustomed to. No more of that! I know that I can do this. I'm going to lose weight, and I'm going to reach my goal for once.

Thanks to anyone who will help me on my journey!