So I finally walked to my errands today after it stopped raining. I have enlisted my kids to encourage me to walk where ever I want to go. I am lucky for the most part, I can do that. I am okay on the food part and have not been snacking. Have only had 2 diet cokes today - believe me I am making progress! My biggest challenge is going to be having to cook for my family when all I really want is a bowl of soup.

After walking I feel a lot better and already noticing that it is not as much work to walk. The mailbox is just a hop, skip and a jump away - no longer a walk...