new year, new you- blah blah blah

[quirkyk]

It's the oldest cliche in the book "new year, new you", i.e. new year's resolutions.  Don't we always make the same ones every year?  Geez.

Well, like most of the women of the world (minus the supermodels, of course), I am wanting to lose weight and be healthier.  But honestly, this year it does seem different.  See, I've been in a state of depression for the last 16 months and 16 days.  I lost someone close to me, and it changed me.  I didn't care about anything much anymore- especially myself.  I've been doing a lot of thinking about all that recently.  I've watched the Oprah "Best Life" shows, logged on to the National Body Challenge, and just doing some soul searching.  I'm trying to love the body I'm in, even though it is 40 pounds over weight.  Despite the extra weight, it has not failed me.  I am able to walk, talk, eat, drink, smell, hear, see, take care of my boys, do my job, and live my life.  So, I want to give my body back what it deserves- health.  I want to have better food in my body.  I want to exercise to get my heart pounding and my muscles working. 

I'm not going to lie, though- it is very hard.  I'm hungry and I'm tired.  It is so hard to stick to eating healthier when all I really want to do is go get myself a Starbucks' frappucinno!  How am I going to be able to do this?  One day at a time, I guess.  I'm going to have to just do the best I can and allow myself to eat what I want occasionally (ok, probably once a week), so that I don't go absolutely insane.  But I do  have to believe that I will still get results for my efforts.

New year, new me?  We'll see.

[AlohaWahine]

Jan. 8, 2009 at 2:20 PM

      I've got at least 20 lbs or more to lose. My recovery from surgery this past 2 yrs. have let me unmotivated to do anything. My exercise program goes in spurts. When it was nice, my neighbor and I walked abou1 to 2 miles daily on our country roads in Kentucky. Now it's cold and I haven't exercised much. Motivation is a hard thing in the winter. It all takes time and yes, one day at a time. Just cut down on your proportions and it'll adjust your body to a healthier life style. It's all worth it in the long run. I know you can do it. Life is worth living so get to stepping towards a healthy 2009. Take Care !!!! Loves, Paulette

[bev412]

Jan. 11, 2009 at 6:07 PM

You are a strong, smart and beautiful person. I know you will be able to do anything you put your mind to. Good luck with the new you, but hey, I love the "old" you too! :)

[JuneC]

Feb. 18, 2009 at 12:57 PM

You will rock it out girl!! And while you are exercising you will get comic relief watching me on the elliptical.