Well, Hello World!

          I am very new to this blogging thing and am a bit nervous to see how it turns out. So let me introduce myself, my name is Heather Daniels/Toro. I am a wife and mom of two, boy (7yrs.) and girl (8 mo.). I work full time, attend online schooling part time, and still have to find the time to take care of my family. With the help of my husband of course. He, however, runs his own Home Improvement company and we are just getting it off the ground.

         So why am I creating this blog? I will tell you. There are many of Moms, or women in general, who struggle with their health. Not just weight, but health in general. I can honestly say that my weight is what is causing most of my other health issues and I am quite ashamed of it. I have Carpal Tunnel. I have learned that if I wasn't so overweight then it would be easier for my wrists to heal. I have also been having chest pains, which I have learned is caused by my weight. My achy joints and sore muscles from NOT working out. It is just awful. I am a healthy person, for the most part. My organs are in great shape. But this excess fat on my body is causing many other problems. I am tired, lazy, and just unmotivated.

        Can anyone out there relate? I cannot be the only Mom with these issues! And when you are chasing little ones, while creating a career, and trying to be a good wife... It can be overwhelming. I can honestly say that I have never thought of my weight as a problem though. I felt that if you love me then you love all of me, no matter what. My husband and kids love me the way that I am so why should I care what others think?! I love food and I am going to enjoy every bit of it until the day I die. BUT, I do not want to die at an early age. And that is exactly the path I am headed down. So now there is a conflict of emotions. 

         I have tried so many freaking diets out there, it is ridiculous. The 21 Day Fix, Herbalife, Weight Watchers, DASH, Keto, you name it, I've tried it. With no luck. The weight of my body constantly fluctuates. I'll lose 20 pounds here and there, then gain it back. I've gone as far as losing 50 pounds before. Not even a year later it was right back on my hips, waist, and arms. UGH! WHY?!

        I just can't take it anymore. I am tired of counting calories and measuring out every piece of food that I put inside of my mouth. Why does it have to be so hard?! I've decided, it doesn't have to be. Therefore, I am going to give it my best at being a healthier me. Not by creating a plan or signing up for some program, but by just choosing healthier things. Doing healthier activities. Now I am far from signing up to run a marathon, but maybe I will take the kids for a walk, a few times, during the week. I don't know if this will work, but I believe if you are as big as I am, any little thing is better than nothing. We will see if it works, wish me luck!