Side note before I begin: I decided the meditation 'debriefings' needed their own blog, so if you are looking for more of these posts they can be found at greenteakindofday@blogspot.com..
There, now 'getting back to me'...

Today I started using the Wii Fit. Interesting, and there things I both love and hate about it.. Firstly, I think it's great that you set goals for yourself, and that they are measureable. What a great way to keep on track! Although I can also see how annoying this might get if I decide to slack a bit.. BUT that's the point right? I set a goal for myself that I wanted to lose 10lbs in the next 3 months...which would be middle of May. Doable? I believe so! The other great thing is that you can adjust your goal if need be, but I like that goal and would like to stick with it..The exercises are fun and I can see playing them with company over too or with my daughter as she gets to be a bit bigger. It's something I think has lasting capabilities in our house, however I don't see it as something that will be used on a daily basis..but more of a 'fun toy' every so often. That being said, I am going to try to use it as often as possible to reach my goal, and then we'll see where it goes. Besides, by May I'll be able to go outside for exercise which is what I would prefer anyway..
A few dislikes; For the 20 minutes I actually spent exercising, it took me the better part of an hour to navigate through the system, with positive messages and tips along the way. I would much rather if they gave these tips to me after the entire workout.. that way I can choose to skip if I don't have time and yet it's still measuring my results for me.. I originally that this would be something I could do before work in the mornings, but it will take me too long.. I think I'll stick with my 20 minute Yoga DVD, or my 'walk away the lbs' which is also 20 minutes. So my challenge is now trying to find a time when I can utilize this fantastic weight loss tool, with many obstacles in the way, including a 2 year old, a husband and one television that we all share in the evenings. Also, Wednesdays I have Zumba which I'll mark as my daily dose of exercise, and Thursdays I have my Meditation classes, which is just a different form of exercise..probably won't help with the weight loss department, however it's said to help improve cravings and how we see food.
So as you can see I'm still struggling with this whole weight issue. The problem isn't that I'm overweight, in fact, Wii Fit told me today I was within a 'healthy and normal BMI' for my age. The issue is that I'm not feeling as good as I used to in a bathingsuit, and yet I love food too much to give up all the deliciousness I crave so much! Around the time of my wedding I was doing so well, and I lost 6lbs in a month! But then the weight slowly krept back during the Fall and now that it's February, I'm back to the size I was pre-wedding diet. But that's ok! I have a plan for the next few months that I'm hoping will motivate me to be leaner and fitter and overall happier. I have three weddings to go to this summer, two of which I am a bridesmaid. This means dress fittings, lots of pictures etc. HUGE motivation to lose the weight! Also, I'm wanting to start trying for another baby shortly after those weddings, and the last thing I want is to tack more weight on my body and have double to lose when I've had a 2nd child. If I think I don't have time to work out NOW then I definitely won't have any time to try to lose weight post 2nd baby..
So today marks the beginning (in Wii land anyhow).. February 13th..as good a day as any to begin.. 10lbs down in 3 months. May 13th. Everytime I go for an unhealthy snack I will just think MAY 13!!! Here goes!