January 1st, 2013.  It's been another year...and what do I have to show for my weight loss and being healthy?  Absolutely nothing!  
This year has been quite a year.  I have had a lot of ups and downs and am determined to make 2013 a great year for ME and being healthy. Earlier this year I was told by my doctor that I can no longer be a Zumba instructor.  That really upset me.  I couldn't believe it....there I was teaching class 3 times a week and am told "You cannot teach this anymore." He told me sure I could go to class once in a while but no way can I teach.  You see, I hurt my hip and he told me that as I loose weight that my hip will get better, well how do I loose weight if I can't do my favorite exercise, really?  Ugggh, It was horrible.
As the months went on, I found myself gaining more and more weight.  Yep, now here I am heavier and not down all the weight I was this time last year.  So, I start once again.

It was actually eye opening recently to me...while watching a documentary called "Hungry For Change."  As I watched it, it was very eye opening what goes on with your body with all of this crap food I am eating.  Recently in late 2011 I discovered that Diet Coke, well aspartame to be exact is causing my migraines.  I am proud to say I haven't had a Diet Coke in over a year...for those of you who know me, you know that's BIG!  I try now to drink water, sparkling water and green tea. Although, I must say in the last few months I have discovered how much I like Dr. Pepper, and that's NOT okay.  :o( Sad face.

So, in watching that documentary I realized that I am not feeding my body the nutrition it needs and craves..I am feeding it crap that is not needed.

So, I am blogging again trying this in 2013.  I really love doing this, and I need to keep it up. I vow to blog once a month, so you will see be back on this in February.  

I am starting a change, today, right now.  I am going to become a new Dayla.  A new healthy Dayla.  I have goals and dreams and I am not going to let my weight stand in the way.  After all, my weight is something I control.  I am in control of my weight, my future. Only I can do this, not anyone else. I need to stop the blame game and take care of me now.  I need to start living NOW!
Tomorrow I am starting a 3 day cleanse, going to clean my system and get it ready for all the wonderful healthy things we are going to do together, this will be a great journey.  My detox will simply consist of eating whole, un-cooked foods.  Smoothies for breakfast, salads, and juicing.  I can't wait for this journey and to feel better.  
I have heartburn every night...my stomach is always upset and I am so tired.  I constantly just want to sleep....I know that it ALL has to do with my eating habits. 

So, here's to a new me.  I can't wait to be back here blogging on February 1st, 2013 telling you about how I feel and what's been going on in my life.  Here is Haley and I recently in Hawaii...here is the start of my journey.

Stay tuned!