Weight loss is hard!

So I am finally getting back on track! I am logging my food, I am exercising, and I'm going to bed at a decent time.  Weight loss is so hard because life sneaks in and takes over.  I have been wrapped up with work, grading papers, tutoring, lesson plans, and yearbook.  I'm at work late or grading and I find myself munching on crap.  I am so busy with the 4 kids; swim practice, religious education classes, choir, tennis practice, and just everyday running around. I am happy that I haven't broken down and grabbed fast food however, that's my one steady accomplishment! My husband is going to school full time is on campus 2 nights a week so it gets hectic at our house.  We are happy and busy people but I tend to forget about my health and my goals.  We haven't started eating junk dinners but meals haven't been planned out as they used to be.  And when do I find time to exercise? I haven't! I haven't been going to bed early to get up early and forget about working out in the afternoon or evening.  The only time I could workout was early morning while everyone else was asleep. I can see a big difference in my emotions, my energy level, and my eating when I'm on the right track.  So I have made a few changes this week and plan to keep it going or die trying!
Last week I joined the gym because I was getting bored with my workout videos.  I have gone twice and down the elliptical machine and now getting ready to jump back in the pool (I love swimming and was on the swim team in high school).  I have started planning out dinners again.  And I am going to bed at a decent time so I can get up and go to the gym at 5am.  It's a small price to pay for the way I feel and to see my health get better.
Weight loss is not easy and no one ever said it would be easy but I did gain two pounds from my lowest weigh in, so I am back to 300 (man I hate that number) but I hope to see a difference this week!  Anyone out there that is trying to get healthy, stick with it! It is all worth it and you have lots of support throughout your journey, I know I feel it!  Thank you for your support and kind words.  One day at a time, one pound at a time!