#Mamavation Week 1?

Hello fellow mommies.  It has been well over a month since I took the time to blog with all of you.  Why? you ask.  Well I simply don't have a decent answer...but I do have a lot of excuses lately.  Yes, I have been sick on & off with a flu bug and yes I did just perforate my ear drum which is resulting in my losing my hearing in my right ear (were hoping that this is just temporary) But that is NOT a good reason why I couldn't take 5 minutes out of my day to check on all of you, as well as jotting down my notes so that I am held responsible for my actions. 
With that being said I am making this my new week 1.  I weighed in this morning at 213# :(  YUCK!  I had seeing those numbers, and yes I can feel the effect on my body.  I am slower, tired, cranky, hungry ALL the time because I am not eating the foods that I should.
I am giving myself a goal of dropping 10#s every 30 days.  My hope is to be down 40#s by June.  I know that I can do this.  I can achieve these goals.  This goal is not only for me, but also my family.  I want to be around for a long time.  By being healthier & stronger.  

“This post is sponsored by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway”

The question was....
What is your favorite way to relax?

 I love reading books.  So my favorite way to relax is to curl up with a glass of wine, & read a book all night long.  I can escape from the present & feel as if I am living that story.