Wake up call!

Well today was a very full and exhausting day!  Went to the doctor and heard what I had been dreading to hear that I have gained weight.  I know I had, just didn't like seeing the numbers that proved it!  So my journey begins.  I am not one to go on any fad diet, I know that the weight will come off by changing my lifestyle and exercising. I make sure as a mom that my kids eat healthy and balanced meals, why is something that is so easy to do for them often become something I don't do for myself?  It's funny cause the other day I was talking with Greg about how when I work the two nights a week how the kids don't have dessert on those nights.  But when I am here, there is always dessert.  He didn't understand why the kids always have it.  Then I realized not only is it a motivator for them to eat all their dinner, but it's something that I enjoy.  I have a sweet tooth, so since I enjoy dessert, I want them to as well.  Is that a bad thing?  I really don't know if it is or not, but it's just part of our routine.  I don't see it changing anytime soon, although maybe we will have some healthier options!  So now I going to be looking at labels again and eating healthier!  It is something that I know I should be doing and I do try to do, but I know I need to be more diligent about it now!  I am ready for the journey, and ready to feel better about myself.  I am so thankful that I have a husband who really loves me unconditionally, and thinks I am beautiful just the way I am.  But at the same time he knows that I want to loose some weight so he is on board with helping me achieve that.  I only wish I had some exercise equipment downstairs that would make it easier to do it, but I will start with the small steps and keep moving forward.  Just like I named my blog I want to make the most of what God's given me and that includes taking care of the body that He has give me as well!!  So I am ready to do this for me, my family but ultimately for the glory of God!