Hi Trob!! Nice to see you! There is something very motivating about the start of a new year. I know how hard it is to find time for exercise (I work & have 4 kids of my own). Once I learned that it is not "finding time", but rather "making time", I was able to accomplish a lot. It takes creativity and patience, but....you're a MOM! You have both of those in spades.

Welcome!

Thanks for the greeting! I know that I use the lack of time as an excuse but there are times when I feel like my life is not my own.

Hi Trob,
Your title caught my eye, I too am trying again. I started a new job about 4 years ago and put on 10 pounds a year for the past 4 years, I am mad at myself because about 5 years ago I lost 60 pounds! So therefore I am trying again.
I read a good quote from Oprah who is up and own with the weight too, she said this "I don't have a weight problem I have a self-care problem" as moms, business people, woman in general put those things before themselves. I know I will be a better mom and a better teacher if I take care of me first! So that is my new atttitude. I hope you can do that same.

I made a job change 4 years ago also. I had taught at the same school for over 10 years to take a speciality position at another school and leap up 5 grade levels. It was quite a shock to the system, in more ways than one.
The quote from Oprah hits the nail on the head for me. I put everyone before myself and it is time that I found some balance.

Congratulations for wanting to try again. It's the giving up and not wanting to try that is the problem.

Maybe find a walking buddy. That might help you find the motivation if another person is counting on you.

Good luck!