Message #79605

[countrigal]

I'm well on my way on my goals...  My goals are simple... continue to work on being the best parent I can be, by being more active with my boys.  And trying to be a better wife, but not a doormat, making sure I give my husband quality time.  However, willing to cut losses if need be there too, as that may be what is best for me and the boys.  Another goal.... do a family trip that is NOT related to visiting family in either direction, or that is planned as part of a scouting event.  To that end, I have planned a family visit to a local campground/scenic area for the first part of the kid's Spring break.  Additionally, hubby has planned a him and I trip.... our first cruise (ever) and for our 20th anniversary in November.  I have been more active with my boys, not so much as increasing the events we do, but trying to be more active on our outings.  So I now have a bike we can ride in the neighborhood and on our Scouting campouts.  Have taken to jumping on the trampoline with them (one of the reasons I bought one that goes up to 300lbs!) and basically just getting active.

btw.... I just bought new jeans and had to get a size SMALLER than I have been wearing!  Went from a US size 22 pants to a size 20!  :-)  I want to get down to 225lbs by November for our cruise, because one of the events I want to do at a port is horseback riding, which they have a 225 lb limit on (whimpy horses!)... but if I don't do it, then I have a plan B.  Last time I weighed in, I was at 255lbs, so it's doable safely without major dieting... but again, if it don't happen, no sweat.  We'll see where I am when November gets here...  :-)