So, 2012 is the year of the goals. I don't want to set too many goals and be looking at myself on December 31 thinking what a failure I am, so I'm shooting for 3. As I accomplish one goal, I'm going to try and add another. Always having something to strive for will be my motivation.
So, goal #1---Get healthy. There are a number of factors that will go into the new healthy me. Losing weight, eating better, getting in shape, remembering how happy I am every day, and giving up soda are the five biggest factors that I feel will contribute to my success.
I'm not going to reveal my weight with a number. I will say however, that if I get on the Wii Fit, my little Mii gets plumper and doesn't look happy with me at all. So, I know that I need to get down to a healthier weight. It's not good for anyone to carry the extra weight around. It puts stress on the body you get to live in. So, my plan is to consult with my doctor about a healthy goal weight for me, and ask for advice on how to get there. I would jump off into just another diet, but in keeping with my Get Healthy goal, I feel my doctor should be involved in there somewhere. I'm not putting a time frame on which I should lose the weight just yet. I'll leave that up for me and the good doctor to decide in a few weeks when I go.
Eating better is just a good idea. Making sure my body gets to have a balanced, nutritional diet is going to go a long way in making me healthier. All those food groups are put right out there as a guide to those of us who aren't nutrition experts. I should probably pay attention to those food groups a little more often. My lunch today of Taco Bell was yummy, but probably not the best for me. Besides, all those good foods I'm supposed to eat will help my body work like the well oiled machine it is intended to be. I might even start to have more pep in my step once I get the crap out of my system. Oh, the possibilities......
OK, so getting in shape is probably common sense following the first two factors in my Get Healthy goal. Diet and exercise will help me lose weight. It's like these three factors are all holding hands and singing Kumbaya. It's magical, it's fantastic, it's exercise!! See, what I'm doing here, I'm trying to muster as much enthusiasm into typing the word as I can. Maybe then my brain will start thinking exercise sounds like fun. It's not that I'm lazy. I'm not. I love to be busy. I love doing things. There's just something about that word exercise that makes me cringe. I need to come up with a new word for it. Something that sounds like more fun. Until then, I'm just going to have to suck it up and get my rear on the treadmill. I look forward to the warmer weather so that I can be outside maybe riding bikes, rollerblading, walking, and swimming. I could always put those little weights in my room to use. My bf has offered to work out with me, he's a former Marine, I should probably be scared by that offer. Anyhoo, the getting in shape will make me feel better, and my body will of course be healthier.....assuming I don't injure myself in the process.
Remembering how happy I am every day is going to be the gas that powers me. Changing my lifestyle to a more healthier one may perhaps try my patience at times. I need to remind myself how much I have in my life to be grateful for. How the past year was the happiest of my life, and how I intend to carry that happiness all the way to 2012 and beyond. I'll remind myself how much better I'll feel once I'm healthier. I'll be happy when I have more energy. I will find something to be happy about even on those days when I'm wishing those veggies on my plate were big ole' candy bars. Optimism makes me feel so much lighter in spirit than pessimism anyway.
Now, that last factor....giving up soda. I drink Coca-Cola everyday. More than once a day. Some days it's all I drink. There's a whole world out there of juices and milk, and flavored waters out there that just get ignored by my Coke loving self. I drink way to much soda, so, alas, I think we must part ways. It is going to suck. I love Coke. I crave Coke. I can see this being the most difficult part of my Get Healthy goal. However, people can give up smoking, I can give up Coke. It's going to have to be cold turkey. It's honestly the part of this goal that I worry about the most. I'm ditching the Coke starting Monday, so I better enjoy this weekend I suppose. Maybe one day after I've gotten my bad dietary (and drinking) habits under control I'll be able to enjoy a Coke every once in a while. Maybe. We'll see.
There you have it. Goal #1 in all its glory. Hold me accountable. I've seen a coworker shrink before my eyes because he was able to put his mind to losing weight, so I know it can be done. I just need to stay motivated, stay focused, and stay positive. Wish me luck! Until next time.....go get some happy!
So, goal #1---Get healthy. There are a number of factors that will go into the new healthy me. Losing weight, eating better, getting in shape, remembering how happy I am every day, and giving up soda are the five biggest factors that I feel will contribute to my success.
I'm not going to reveal my weight with a number. I will say however, that if I get on the Wii Fit, my little Mii gets plumper and doesn't look happy with me at all. So, I know that I need to get down to a healthier weight. It's not good for anyone to carry the extra weight around. It puts stress on the body you get to live in. So, my plan is to consult with my doctor about a healthy goal weight for me, and ask for advice on how to get there. I would jump off into just another diet, but in keeping with my Get Healthy goal, I feel my doctor should be involved in there somewhere. I'm not putting a time frame on which I should lose the weight just yet. I'll leave that up for me and the good doctor to decide in a few weeks when I go.
Eating better is just a good idea. Making sure my body gets to have a balanced, nutritional diet is going to go a long way in making me healthier. All those food groups are put right out there as a guide to those of us who aren't nutrition experts. I should probably pay attention to those food groups a little more often. My lunch today of Taco Bell was yummy, but probably not the best for me. Besides, all those good foods I'm supposed to eat will help my body work like the well oiled machine it is intended to be. I might even start to have more pep in my step once I get the crap out of my system. Oh, the possibilities......
OK, so getting in shape is probably common sense following the first two factors in my Get Healthy goal. Diet and exercise will help me lose weight. It's like these three factors are all holding hands and singing Kumbaya. It's magical, it's fantastic, it's exercise!! See, what I'm doing here, I'm trying to muster as much enthusiasm into typing the word as I can. Maybe then my brain will start thinking exercise sounds like fun. It's not that I'm lazy. I'm not. I love to be busy. I love doing things. There's just something about that word exercise that makes me cringe. I need to come up with a new word for it. Something that sounds like more fun. Until then, I'm just going to have to suck it up and get my rear on the treadmill. I look forward to the warmer weather so that I can be outside maybe riding bikes, rollerblading, walking, and swimming. I could always put those little weights in my room to use. My bf has offered to work out with me, he's a former Marine, I should probably be scared by that offer. Anyhoo, the getting in shape will make me feel better, and my body will of course be healthier.....assuming I don't injure myself in the process.
Remembering how happy I am every day is going to be the gas that powers me. Changing my lifestyle to a more healthier one may perhaps try my patience at times. I need to remind myself how much I have in my life to be grateful for. How the past year was the happiest of my life, and how I intend to carry that happiness all the way to 2012 and beyond. I'll remind myself how much better I'll feel once I'm healthier. I'll be happy when I have more energy. I will find something to be happy about even on those days when I'm wishing those veggies on my plate were big ole' candy bars. Optimism makes me feel so much lighter in spirit than pessimism anyway.
Now, that last factor....giving up soda. I drink Coca-Cola everyday. More than once a day. Some days it's all I drink. There's a whole world out there of juices and milk, and flavored waters out there that just get ignored by my Coke loving self. I drink way to much soda, so, alas, I think we must part ways. It is going to suck. I love Coke. I crave Coke. I can see this being the most difficult part of my Get Healthy goal. However, people can give up smoking, I can give up Coke. It's going to have to be cold turkey. It's honestly the part of this goal that I worry about the most. I'm ditching the Coke starting Monday, so I better enjoy this weekend I suppose. Maybe one day after I've gotten my bad dietary (and drinking) habits under control I'll be able to enjoy a Coke every once in a while. Maybe. We'll see.
There you have it. Goal #1 in all its glory. Hold me accountable. I've seen a coworker shrink before my eyes because he was able to put his mind to losing weight, so I know it can be done. I just need to stay motivated, stay focused, and stay positive. Wish me luck! Until next time.....go get some happy!
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