I Never Promised You an Organic Garden

I mentioned in a pervious blog post that I set as a goal for myself to reach 130lbs by my 30th birthday. I have been working at it for almost a year now, and I am getting so close. I am actually about 3lbs away, and I am still hopeful that I will make it.  However, staying motivated has been especially hard as I get closer to the date. Last night I got some much needed extra motivation.

I went shopping while Matt was at Community of Song practice and found a pair of shorts I loved that were only available in a size 6.  I figured it would be a long shot, but I tried them on.  And…They Fit!  I couldn’t believe it.  I was in a size 10 a year ago, and while there is still a part of me that believes as soon as I publish this post that I will instantly and magically return to my previous size, I wanted to share my joy!

UPDATE: I will post a photo of my cute new shorts later this week!

I saw a video today on facebook about the way that media and advertising portray women, and it really struck a cord with me. I have spent the past eight months working hard to get in shape and lose 20 pounds.  And, by golly, I have just about succeeded. I have lost 15 pounds, I exercise nearly everyday, I eat better food, I feel better and yet, I still feel out of shape and over weight when I look at the women in the Athletica catalog that comes to my house. Those women don’t only appear over joyed with their lives, they are impossibly thin, beautifully sculpted, and oh so naturally tanned.  I look at them and think, why oh why can’t I look like that too.

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As I am sure most of you who are still reading my blog have noticed, I took a seven month break from writing here. I simply got busy and felt uninspired.  Recently, I have been compelled to write again, so here I am.  I won’t promise that I won’t take another break at some point, but for now I am back.

A lot has gone on in the past seven months, and rather than try and recap that time, I want to focus on the exciting things coming in my future.  In two months and three days, I turn 30.  I am actually quite excited about this.  I know a lot of people are very upset when they turn 30, but I am excited about marking a big milestone in my life.  I will finally feel like a “real” adult.

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Thanks to my friend Emily, who took the time to organize a local team, I am participating in the March of Dimes’ March for Babies this year.  The event is a 6 mile walk on September 18th to raise money for babies.  Specifically, to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.

Since my husband was a preemie, and I have a lot of friends who have had to deal with sick or early babies, this is something that I feel connected to and I am excited to raise money for. Soooo, I am aiming high and hoping to raise $1,000 by the time of the walk.

This is where I am hoping for your help.  Please make a donate to support baby health.  You can make a donation online at my personal site or by cash or check.  Every cent is a step in the right direction!