Overdue Break

For the last couple years I’ve been ignoring my finances, which has resulted in me losing true control over our money. During the better part of the last two-months I have been working diligently to regain control. It took awhile to get into this mess, so naturally it will take time to dig ourselves out. The good news is we can see light at the end of the tunnel. The biggest obstacle was writing everything down and constructing a strict, albeit feasible budget. We gained a lot of control in the last two-weeks by simply off loading our “nice” vehicles. Both of us had very nice vehicles and now we are driving around in reliable late model cars.

Now that I have addressed our finances I need to address my recent weight gain. It is pathetic to have gained so much weight in such a short time. I’m not looking for excuses nor am I having a pity party. It is time to start sweating more than I have been.

This evening Andrea, Shaina, and I went for a fast-paced three mile walk. The conversation was great and the nearly one-hour walk seemed short. Shaina and I made plans to “start over” again and use each other as a form of accountability. I look forward to finding my way. I feel and look horrible, contrary to the vivid reminders of 192 lb a mere eight months ago.

Walk:
3.0 miles
47:33
15:51 pace