I've finished my 2nd year as a high school science teacher in Nunavut. I still have a thesis to complete and living in the north poses some interesting challenges. For instance, the price of fresh produce would make most people from the south blink... and possibly faint. We don't have a gym up here, although there are lots of chances to participate in different sports - it is hard as a first year teacher to find time that I can take away from working to spend on exercise. I come from a long line of crappy metabolisms and wacky sleep patterns. So, I'm really trying to keep on top of my weight so it doesn't spiral out of control. I've already gotten to my goal weight and backslid twice in the last 8 months. I'm hoping once I establish patterns that work in my new environment I'll be in better shape. I'm also looking forward to the weather warming up enough to make being out doors more enticing.

I have a lot of good habits - like enjoying exercise and healthy food. But I also have a sweet tooth and some bad eating without paying attention habits that I'm really trying to work on. The good news is that I've lost 45 lbs in the last 12 months, and I only have about 12 lbs to go to my goal weight. The bad news is that its going to be hard to keep it off once I get there if I don't stick to exercise and smart eating.