Starting Over

So today I decided to go back to the gym for the first time in over a year and a half. I had planned on continuing to exercise throughout my pregnancy and afterwards but that didn't exactly turn out as I had planned. So here I am almost 11 months postpartum and 15 pounds over my pre-pregnancy weight. I told myself I would lose the weight by my son's first birthday so I have a little over a month to kick my butt into gear. I know I won't lose the full 15 pounds but I am hoping to lose at least 10. I've been in a weight loss cycle for the past 6 years, always losing and then gaining the same 15 pounds over and over. I go on fitness kicks for a few months and then as soon as I miss a day or two at the gym I completely lose my routine and thus my motivation to continue. I also have a thyroid disease that adds so many complexities to my weight loss journey. Here is to hoping I can stick it out this time.

I weigh between 155-159 currently and would like to get back down to pre-pregnancy weight of 135-139.

Klyde Warren Park

I planned a little day trip into the city and on Saturday we woke up and made the quick 20 minute drive to downtown Dallas. I just moved to the DFW area in February and these highways are intimidating to say the least. After some GPS mishaps and a few turn-arounds we ended up at Klyde Warren Park. I fell in love at first sight. Yoga, dog walking, book reading on the lawn, and children running through water fountains.

We took Ezra straight to the children's area and I was in awe of the modern architecture and playground equipment. So many fun things to do and adventures to be had in that place. Ezra was still too young and immobile to really enjoy all there is to do but he I think he dug watching all of the big kids. If he sees another kid on the ground near him he will speed crawl over to him and try to climb up his legs. I can't wait until he can interact with other children and run alongside them.

Hello

The name is Elizabeth, or Liz, and I am just now getting around to starting a "real blog" after the past year of Tumblr blogging.