I have decided to put myself first again. I am a mom and wife. Putting myself second is what got me to the point of needing lap band. I have done well so far but I have realized I am starting to slip and put myself second again. I need to make time for myself and exercise. Next month is my one year mark and I am at 85 lbs lost and u wanna see 100 lbs by my date so it is time to get busy! I know there are other moms and wives out there and remember a healthy mom or wife makes a healthy home and happy home!

I have a hard time balancing everything too. Too much on my plate at once. I am trying to put my health first so I can be strong to take care of my family, but I run myself down, and end up with no energy for me. I am trying to break that cycle because I know it's not the way to go and ultimately fails. I know I am not helping but I am with you in that we need to make a plan for our day and needs...exercise,eating etc. Maybe one day it will become natural, but for now it needs to be written out.

I have found with the more weight I have lost I have so much more energy. I have more energy to do things with my kids. They were commenting to me this summer they thought it was so awesome I was going on bike rides with them and I was keeping up with them. I need to get my exercise in as a priority. I am saying with weightloss I don't tire out as fast any more.

I have found with the more weight I have lost I have so much more energy. I have more energy to do things with my kids. They were commenting to me this summer they thought it was so awesome I was going on bike rides with them and I was keeping up with them. I need to get my exercise in as a priority. I am saying with weightloss I don't tire out as fast any more. I am excited to be part if my kids lives nit watching them out the window!