Freshman 15

   I have always heard everyone talk about the freshman 15, but didn't experience it when I went to college.  Let me just say, that freshman 15 isn't just about college--it has snuck up on me since becoming a sahm in November!  I have had problems with my weight since I was 10, but leveled out at around 150 in high school & remained there till my 1st pregnancy.  Last year I was walking & slowly getting the pounds off, then I became a 'freshman'.  I think it was so easy to do at work because we were all doing it together & kept each other accountable.  Here at home, there isn't anyone to hold me accountable.  So, this morning I took pictures for my weight loss journey, but I've decided not to post them yet.  I just can't make myself right now, but maybe after I am at my goal weight.  I have read several other stories about weight loss & am going to use an idea that I read about (not sure where saw it, sorry).  I am going to try a reward system for myself that doesn't include food!  This has always been an issue with me since I am an emotional eater.  I am already down 13 lbs since last month, so I a over 1/2 way to my first reward...yeah me!  I have changed these rewards a few times, but have settled on the following:
After 20 lb loss--Spa Pedi (I do my own every week & have always enjoyed going to the spa for it)
After 35 lb loss--Walking Shoes (my current pair is over 3 yrs old)
After 50 lb loss--Hair Appt (I've wanted to do drastic color since becoming a sahm)
After 65 lb loss--Cowgirl Boots (haven't owned a pair in over 10 yrs, but wore them everyday before kids)
After 80 lb loss--New Tattoo (once you get 1, they are addicting)
After 95 lb loss--Full Closet Makeover (shopping spree!!)
   After talking about this with DH, I decided that the freshman 15 hasn't just applied to my weight.  When I was working, I had a routine for the home--15 minutes of cleaning every morning before work, after getting home keep going because if I sat down, it was over!  I would go nonstop from walking in the door at 6 pm till dropping into the bed at 10:30 or 11.  Since i'm not working now, I have just felt like "oh, well, I have all day...no rush".  Then I do the 'crash & burn' where I clean like a mad woman for hrs & crash with pure exhaustion.  I am now working on 15 minute intervals of cleaning then rest every day & using a cleaning schedule.
   There are 2 websites that I am using for these 2 freshman 15.  I am using LoseIt for the weight loss & FlyLady for the cleaning.  Hoping I can get some control back!