I know, I am trying so hard. It’s been much more under control since I started walking, but there are def triggers for it, and usually wants it starts it’s so hard for me to get control of it. It’s such a horrible thing to live with, it’s nice to chat with others who feel the same way. Thanks :)

Ha, that is awesome that you made it back to my party blog! A little embarrassing for me, but at the time I really loved that funny blog. Happy to know a fellow midwestern old house dweller, and so glad you left a comment! I feel your anxiety pain, I won’t ever judge (that’s always my fear), so feel free to comment often and we will hang out on the internet!

Hi Helen! Yes, I’m so happy for you! I think realizing that you want something different for your life is 99% of the battle when it comes to losing weight and getting fit. Once it’s a decision you have made for yourself you’ll be able to follow through. I know it’s hard to stay focused and motivated some days, but the more you do it, the easier and more natural it becomes. When I started walking, a friend told me it takes 28 continuous days to make a habit. I focused on that, and got through the first month. Before you knew it, walking daily became easy. You’ll feel so thrilled with yourself if you can get through that first month. I’m routing for you from all the way over here!

I’m loving your past year revelation about your weight and feeling unhappy in your skin…I have finally ralised that after having kids I need to do something to make myself feel better, let alone look better! walking is the way forward me thinks…..so off I go, le’ts see where it takes me.

Looking forward to your next post muchly! x

Thanks Abby, what a great compliment. I’m glad I have a voice that stands out to you, I try hard to write posts like I’m talking to all of my friends. Hope to see you back around these parts!

Thanks Jane! Happy New Year to you too!

Happy New Year to you too! Anxiety is the worst, I wish I could just turn it off somehow, but I can’t. It’s nearly impossible to overcome too, but I am trying. Thank you so much for hanging out with me here on the internet over the last year, we would be friends in real life!

Hey Belinda! I hear you guys are having a heat wave down there in Australia – stay cool! Good luck on your big kid room – sounds like a good (and fun) resolution. I’m in the process of working on our guys’ room too, I don’t have a huge budget for it, so not a lot has changed besides adding the bunkbed. I’ve recently started reorganizing the space and purging the old little kid stuff. I’ll post on it soon, so I can share with you – even though the changes won’t be that dramatic! Happy New Year!

Yeah Carol! Do it, walks are a great way to just make your day feel better, whether you get out all the time or not!

Hey Erika! Yes someday we will meet in person and it will be cool. I hope your year is fantastico too! That little Francois is so adorable, and I am so jealous of your 3 boys – that’s so amazing to have all those brothers! I used to think I would want a girl, but after having the 2 boys, I don’t know what I would do with a girl, there is something just so special about brothers. Congratulations to you again, and I’ll keep my eyes peeled for you out at the lake!

Hey Lori! I’m glad to hear you posted on your new blog. All my favorite blogs are ones that start out with nothing and show the process of putting something together and making it amazing. I think it’s good that you started at square one, and your readers will like to know that they followed along from the beginning and saw it all the way through. Good for you!

Happy New Year to you too! I can’t wait for the garden posts, I can’t even let my brain go there yet – too soon.

I’m also fairly certain that we live in the same neighborhood of S Mpls…and no…I’m totally not a stalker ;) Maybe we’ll run into each other sometime!