Welcome 2011...I'm so glad you're here
I don't believe in making New Year's resolutions. I used to, but after years of making and breaking them I decided that I am out. However, there is something about the beginning of the year that gets me excited about living. Some years are great, and I long for them; honestly though, there have been too many years that I was so glad to see them go!
2010 was a year full of change. I started out living in Largo, a city I imagined I would stay for 5 years or more...I was there a total of 6 months. I lived with my Mother in Law (huge challenge, not her as much as the situation.) I moved a total of 4 times, and ended up back near my family (which is fine with me). It was full of many good things, like my 3 year anniversary-we made it! I met many people who probably didn't realize that they made a lasting impression on me, and I learned that I am more resilient than I previously believed. I got to live near the beach. A friendship I thought was gone forever was reunited, and we finally found a place to call home.
So, what does all this have to do with losing weight? Well, I didn't lose any. Actually, I went up and down throughout the year, but didn't stabilize. Most of my life I have had something "bad" happen and then I always end up gaining weight. So, this was the first year that at the beginning and the end I still fit in the same clothes. Though I much prefer a smaller size, I am glad I am at least not bigger!
Now, as I said, I don't have any "resolutions," but I do have goals. I know it's just a word choice, but I just like the word goal. Making goals, helps to constantly keep the end in mind (in this case, end of the year.) I like to always be thinking about where I am going personally and professionally.
Here are my health-related Goals for 2011:
To go the the gym every week, 5 times a week. Do at least 1 hour of cardio, and weights alternating days. No matter how I feel.
Keep a food and workout journal.
Cut down on carbs and sugars. I would love to cut them out totally, but my goal is by 50%, which is attainable.
Learn to be a runner. Start a running plan by February.
Cut my cholesterol and triglycerides by eating healthy.
Focus on the good things in life.
Become muscular.
Lose at least 50 pounds. (I would love to lose a lot more, but I am going to set the bar a a reasonable level, and if I can achieve more I will be very pleased.)
Have a good attitude, even when I don't get my way (at least 50% of the time.)
Participate in a 5k, at least-by October.
Take a kickboxing class.
Love myself, flaws and all.
This year is going to be amazing, I know. It will hold change, because that is the one constant in life. It will hold joy, and accomplishment. This is the year that I will reach my goals, and when I look back at this blog I will remember what it felt like to write it, and I will be thankful.
Here is a picture of me with a good friend of mine, Joshua, dancing on New Year's early morning. This is one of my, "beginning of the journey," pictures.
So, what does all this have to do with losing weight? Well, I didn't lose any. Actually, I went up and down throughout the year, but didn't stabilize. Most of my life I have had something "bad" happen and then I always end up gaining weight. So, this was the first year that at the beginning and the end I still fit in the same clothes. Though I much prefer a smaller size, I am glad I am at least not bigger!
Now, as I said, I don't have any "resolutions," but I do have goals. I know it's just a word choice, but I just like the word goal. Making goals, helps to constantly keep the end in mind (in this case, end of the year.) I like to always be thinking about where I am going personally and professionally.
Here are my health-related Goals for 2011:
To go the the gym every week, 5 times a week. Do at least 1 hour of cardio, and weights alternating days. No matter how I feel.
Keep a food and workout journal.
Cut down on carbs and sugars. I would love to cut them out totally, but my goal is by 50%, which is attainable.
Learn to be a runner. Start a running plan by February.
Cut my cholesterol and triglycerides by eating healthy.
Focus on the good things in life.
Become muscular.
Lose at least 50 pounds. (I would love to lose a lot more, but I am going to set the bar a a reasonable level, and if I can achieve more I will be very pleased.)
Have a good attitude, even when I don't get my way (at least 50% of the time.)
Participate in a 5k, at least-by October.
Take a kickboxing class.
Love myself, flaws and all.
This year is going to be amazing, I know. It will hold change, because that is the one constant in life. It will hold joy, and accomplishment. This is the year that I will reach my goals, and when I look back at this blog I will remember what it felt like to write it, and I will be thankful.
Here is a picture of me with a good friend of mine, Joshua, dancing on New Year's early morning. This is one of my, "beginning of the journey," pictures.
To the Journey,
HJ
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