So as I mentioned before, it’s Fall already and my how the year has flown. Before we know it, we will be taking down our Christmas trees and welcoming in the new year. Along with it we will be making and most likely break New Years resolutions.
When I was younger I never liked to make resolutions, I always figured if there was something I wanted to do bad enough I should be able to do it with out waiting for January 1st to come. I may have made some resolutions over the years but I hate breaking promises, even ones made to myself.
So when this January came, I decided not to make any. Instead I started the year off by sitting on the couch watching Oprah, her big hype was all about making this YOUR year. Every morning had a different theme like, “get in shape”, “saving money”, “get your home organized”, First I was skeptical, knowing all to well how most resolutions turn out. The thing is the more I watched, the more I wanted to GET IN SHAPE and keep my HOME CLEAN.
When Spring came I still had not done anything, time was passing and I was still the same person I had been the year before: unhappy with my weight and living in a messy house. In the back of my mind I wanted this to be MY year, the year I could change and become more of the person I wanted to be even if it was only the physical aspect of myself.
I joined Weight Watchers against my better judgment, knowing what a quitter I have been in the past, I think even Dan was a little skeptical though he would never say it. To my surprise I lost weight, I have worked hard and stuck to the program, I am proud to say I have not “cheated” once or cut corners. I am now the smallest I have been since I was in my teens, with almost as much energy. I have kept my house in a semi clean state for most of the year, with a little consistency and a LOT of Clorox wipes. I just made the decision, this was going to be my year, and it has been. With hard work and determination it can still be your year, there is still time left. Don’t wait for New Years, get a head start and make it happen.
2007 2008
Whats your resolution? Maybe we can help.
October 1, 2008 at 9:04 pm
ok so it’s not THAT big of a difference, but I lost 30 lbs and thats all I had to loose. I’m happy with it.
October 1, 2008 at 11:19 pm
30 pounds is incredible! i’ve been trying to lose 10 forever!!
October 2, 2008 at 12:05 am
Ha I swear it’s harder to loose 10 than anything else. But on the other hand be proud and thankful that you only have ten to loose! I really could not have done it by myself, I require help from a pro! Maybe you and your friend Amy aka Kitty(?) could do walking a few times a week, I think she said she wanted to loose her baby weight. It always helps to have a support buddy.
October 2, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Congratulations. Angie started running this year and her clothes are starting to be too big.
I have not given any thought yet about a resolution for 2009.
October 2, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Go Angie!! Sounds like you should get her some new clothes!
October 3, 2008 at 8:26 pm
I love this idea – resolution in the fall!! I think I’ve already done that. My whole fall resolution is about spiritual weight-gaining… I know it’s all backwards and stuff, but it’s working for me!
October 3, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Mandy that sounds so great! Heres to putting on the pounds!!!!
Thanks for dropping by.
October 4, 2008 at 8:40 pm
You have done sooo well with losing the weight and sticking with it. You look wonderful!!!!! Now if I could just start again and continue on… your attitude has been so good. It really struck me when you said that “this could still be your year” hmmm thank you!
October 4, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Mom, I thought of you when I wrote that, Is that motivation for you? It’s so easy if you STICK WITH IT and never cheat, when you cheat you are only cheating yourself. Love you and thanks for leaving comments.