Smiles!

So what about smiles?

Well, back when I was in college, I used to love taking and being in pictures. I think it was mostly because I was happy with myself, and I was comfortable with my body. Not that it was perfect, but I had made progress from where I had been before that. Here, I'll show you some of my favorites:

So, what am I getting at, right? I am married, I have a daughter, why would I not be happy? And besides that I weigh less now than before I got pregnant, so why would I be upset? Of course there are areas that could be a little tighter and a little more fit, ok a lot more fit...but for the most part I don't smile like I used to. I love the way I used to smile and jump in pictures without even caring, but it doesn't work that way anymore.

A part of me looks at my daughter and knows that I need to get in shape, not for just myself, but for my daughter. It's not like I'm extremely overweight, but I am overweight none the less. So this is my goal, not for myself, but also for my daughter. I am going to get in shape, back to the point that I am willing to be in pictures and I don't think twice about what I look like. I want that girly side back, and if I'm going to have an office position for good, then I NEED my girly side back. That side of me that enjoyed dressing up and looking good. The side of me that actually cared about the person I was protraying.

I'm not beating myself up over this, just stating what's on my mind. None of those fad diets, and no gym membership. I'm not going to rely on things in order to get myself in shape. Eating healthy and having a workout routine that I do daily. Even if it's just going for a walk, exercise is important and I know that. I want to be back to the place that I was when I felt good about myself and my body. So if anyone wants to join in my efforts, then I would be glad to welcome you. I know I can do it, and I know that it will be work, but I'm ready. I never want to have to tell my child that I just don't have the energy to run around with her because of my weight or my health. So here it goes...to think, this all came about because I started thinking about my smile?