Losing the Weight

So, ever since I've stopped breast feeding Elizabeth, which was like 3 months ago, I have wanted to start dieting and working out. But, neither one of those things has happened because of our crazy life and all the moving around we've been doing. But we're finally settled into our new place in Redlands and, I, am now grocery shopping for our family. Which, by the way, I really enjoy doing. And well, I'm not one to really diet, because I can't afford it, plus I believe it won't work, once I went back to my regular diet, I'd probably gain it all back anyway. What a waste of time. So I've decided to change my eating habits, including my families, as well. I really want my kids to enjoy eating healthy home-cooked meals, rather than eating the crap you pick up through the drive-thru. So for the past 2 and a half weeks, I've started having oatmeal or toast on whole wheat bread, for breakfast; a green salad for lunch; and a vegetable and protein for dinner. I've also started looking at my portion sizes. I realize, I had been stuffing myself full of food, not realizing I was over doing it. And I wasn't eating the foods that really, REALLY kept me full. And for snacks I have fruit or munch on a rice cake or (my favorite) a Fiber ONE bar. After changing my eating habits, these past few weeks, I've noticed my energy level has gone up and I feel sooooo much better too. For example, the other day, we went and had Carl's Jr for dinner, I had the beef taco salad they serve as part of the Green Burrito menu, which I thought was a little better than a cheeseburger, but later that evening, my stomach didn't agree. I felt sick and nauseous all night, and the next day, I had to visit the restroom, more than I had intended. And so for the time being, I'm giving fast food the cold shoulder. It can live without me for a while, and maybe even use that money for something actually useful. And to really help me in my weight loss, I'm going back to the gym after so many years. I am so excited, it's almost like Christmas...I can not wait to go back! And so, I hope to keep eating healthier and tracking my weight loss. I know it will take a while, but it will be well worth it to look in the mirror and actually like what I see.