Introduction to.....Me!

Before officially starting this blog, you have to get to know me a little before even beginning to understand my upcoming journey or the reasons behind it. First off, I am approaching 30. I am a kindergarten teacher, but first and foremost a wife and mother. My husband and I have been married for going on 8 years. My two sons, Noah and Jonas, will be 6 and 2 this spring. My husband and I were friends in high school, but didn't start dating until immediately after I had graduated. I know for a fact that I couldn't possibly be more in love with anyone than I am with him. He is truly my soulmate. My family is MY WORLD!!!!! with my job taking a close second place. This all sounds lovely and grand until, one day, I had completely forgotten who I was before I became "Woman," "Mommy," and "Mrs. Erin." Who am I? Now, please don't get me wrong. I LOVE my life, and I wouldn't change it for the world. However, there are some aspects of it that I have simply decided to enhance. Number 1 being to treat myself the way I should be treated. I have not been doing this. I haven't been taking care of myself. I've let my looks go. I'm no longer the fit athlete that I used to be. Also, because of this, I always feel tired and drained of energy. I remember a famous and horribly annoying quote, that is very unfortunately relevant to my current self. "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired." Now, a very important part of my character is the part that is described as stubborn and competitive. I know that it is only because of these qualities that I WILL succeed in my plan to become fit and healthy.
I have read a lot about P90X, and it is an extremely difficult, intense workout program that guarantees results if you stick to it. This will, if all goes as planned, become a part of my lifestyle, and not just something I am trying out for a while. I know that I can stick to anything for 90 days, but making permanent changes in my life, as far as exercise and the food choices I make, is the part that is really going to challenge me.
So, here's the thing. I am going to blog about my initial 90 days in the P90X program. I will document my food intake, the exercises and times that were required for the day, and most importantly, how I am feeling along the way. I have reached a point in my life where I realize that until I am happy with myself, I will never be the best mother, wife, teacher, or person in general that I can and want to be. Here's what I need from anyone who actually reads this blog. ENCOURAGEMENT!!! I do not give up or give in easily...just ask my husband. However, as in any workout/ diet program, you don't see results right away. I never, at any point in this journey, want to feel discouraged or like I am just wasting my time. My time is precious, and I don't have a lot of it to spare, and this program is going to take up approximately 90 minutes of every day for the next 3 months. Any words of encouragement or positive comments are definitely welcomed and appreciated.
Come back soon and check up on my progress. My plan is to blog DAILY about my experiences. I think that writing this all down and sharing my feelings about all of this is going to benefit me and keep me motivated. I hope, when all is said and done, that I've motivated someone else in someway.