A New start to a New day

Okay, so it's been almost a year since my last post. I've decided to try to revive my blog because I need some place to vent and get things off my chest. Plus, I think it would be a great way to track my results for my hopeful transformation. Since my last post baby number 5 has been born and is now almost a year old. I am back at 265 to 270 lbs, depending on when I weigh myself.
I'm tired of being over weight and it's starting to sink in that if I don't do something soon I may not be around long enough to see my children grow up and have kids of there own. I'm tired of being the fat one and always feeling like people are laughing at me. At work people call me "Big Guy". I'm not the biggest guy there but I have put on about 20 to 25 lbs in the past three years and that is not good. Things have gotten to the point where I find myself making excuses not to do things and I'm always on edge with my wife and kids because I'm not happy with myself.
Yesterday, 11/03 I started my transformation by down loading an application to my phone so I can track my calorie intake. I have tried may things and have never stuck with them. I'm hoping that this application keeps me honest to myself. Not only does it track my food intake but it will keep track of my calories burned while working out.
To help with meeting my goal of weighing 200lbs I have signed up to join the Disturbance Control Team at work. This team will require me to run a mile in 10 minutes, do 25 push ups and 25 sit ups in a minute. Also, the team likes it if you are able to bench press your body weight at least once. By joining the team I hope to participate more in my work life but I also hope to use this team as a means to keep me motivated. I think that with this and a little help from my wife I'll be able to do it.
Next step in my transformation is to get off my rump and actually start doing some sort of physical exercise. Winter is coming and in the North Country that means cold temperatures. I have always liked running however, I know if I start now I will not stick with it once the snow begins to fall. I'm thinking I'm going to start biking and running on a treadmill. Then if possible I would like to join the local swim club at the high school and begin lap swimming. I know if I make at least one of these activities a routine I will easily stick with my workout program and will see results.
Well enough talking for now. It is now time to take care of my two little ones and then prepare for work and my new life.