What happened at 30?

Hi, my name is Jaimie. I am a 37 year old wife (15 years) mother to two children 14 & 10, both very active and busy, they keep me rockin all week long. There is nothing I enjoy more than watching my kids participate in their chosen sports and reach their goals and see successes. I also work full time, usually chained to a desk in front of my computer (I am sure that has contributed to much of my gain).

Somewhere along the road I forgot to maintain my lifestyle. I was always a very fit and active person; I spent 10 years as a personal trainer to women that had lost their way. I turned 30, moved to a new community, changed careers and got busy being a wife and mother, the excuse I told so many women was an unacceptable reason for not "fitting in a workout and eating healthy". Boy did that bite me in the butt!

I joined MFP in May of 2011 but did not actively post or record my food and fitness activities. I know the importance of tracking the calories in and calories out, again, I forgot about myself for a long time. I have recently (2 months) committed to myself again. I have removed the snacking in my life, eating meals is not an issue as I am feeding athletes and they need to eat clean, it was the incessant snacking and lack of exercise that has got me. I now run, walk or bike everyday and attend a high intensity fitness class twice a week. I am able to fit in most of my exercise while my kids are at their practices.

Here's to staying on track and reaching goals. Good luck to all of you, stay strong and committed to yourself. Remember, even slow progress is still progress!