In the beginning...

I've decided to jump on the blog band wagon because maybe just maybe I have something to say and share that others may be interested in.  And if not well I'll enjoy listening to myself!  I chose the picture of me dressed as a queen for this because I am the Queen of Magical Bean Land.  Finally someplace I can let go my craziness from my head.  I turned 40 in November of last year and have spent the past several months pondering my life.  Am I where I should be?  Is my career really what I want?  Should I take my health more serious?  Have I been a good Mom to Emilie?  All that crazy shit.  All the while celebrating one year sobriety.  The past year has been good and trying at the same time.  I think I've come to a good place now and feel like the path is more clear of what I need to be doing.  Priority One is dealing with my health issues so I can continue to be around for Emilie and enjoy the rest of my life active and healthy.  I began working with the Monarch Medical Weight Loss Clinic after a strong urging from my doctor to consider surgery.  A trip to the emergency room via ambulance in December made it clear I can no longer procrastinate.  My life depends on getting healthy.  So I began and lost 5lbs my first week.  I know most of that is excess water but it's a start.  My goal at this point is to drop 50lbs and I really feel this lifestyle change is my link to happy healthy living.  I'm going to buy a new bicycle this week to increase my exercise and continue to enjoy the outside world as I have been this past year.