OMG How did I get here???

      So its been a while since I have spoken here. Its been an interesting few months to say the least. In August we suffered for 8 long days without power after Hurricane Irene. In October/November we again suffered, thankfully only for 3 days without power when a freak snow storm hit! During these natural catastrophies it was fairly difficult to eat healthy. It was also very easy to drink...ALOT. So here we are, 3 months later, and about 15lbs heavier. =(  How did I get here? Why have I allowed it?? Why didn't I take control sooner??? These are all questions I have been asking myself repeatedly over the last week. To which I can honestly say the only answer I have is "life happens".
      And so, with that in mind, I have started once again to walk down my path of healthier living. Today I started my diet back up again. I am hoping to add exercise to my routine starting tomorrow. I can honestly say I am going to need all the love and support I can get. Its depressing to hop on the scale, after working so hard for so long, to see that all the hard work has been undone and I need to start over. Its a reality check that I didn't want to have to go through again, but here I am. Come January, I think the girls at work would like to do another round of biggest loser. I really hope that they do, because it is a huge motivator for me. Another motivator that I was told about and am very interested in is an event called Warrior Dash. It is an obstacle course type event where the reward at the end is beer. I know it sounds like it would be defeating the purpose, but I can't really help my Irish background and love of alcohol. I figure if I can use it to my advantage, as a reward, maybe it won't sting so bad later. LOL
       Anyway, any support or motivation you guys could send my way would be deeply appreciated. I am going to be more vigilant in posting on here in the coming weeks. So hopefully I can get back on track and into the right groove again...til then... Thanks for the love!