Like I said below, I'm not the best at keeping New Years resolutions -- I get bored within a week, and it's over. This year, I'm making them AND sticking to it. I hope with this blog, it will keep be accountable for not only my weight-loss resolution, but all of my resolutions as a whole.
1. Meet at least one new person per week. I work in an office full of women, and after a long day, I'm sort of a hermit. This year, I want to get out there, try new things and meet new people. I've recently taken up photography, so I'm thinking that'll be a fun, cheap way to meet people.
2. Save $$! Since I'm looking to move into a condo downtown in six months, I need to start saving now. No more fast food trips, no more mindless spending at Target, no more drinks at the bar...it's the necessities and that's it!
3. Lose the pounds and get happy! My goal weight is 130. Right now, I'm 174.6. That's 44.6 lbs in six months. 2 lbs per week -- I can definitely do that!
4. Maintain my two blogs (personal and this weight-loss). I've always wanted to be an avid blogger, but get busy, and forget to update. Not this year, my friends!
So here's to 2011, new resolutions, and a new me! Cheers!
Monday, January 10, 2011
Drumroll Please...
I woke up this morning, ready to conquer the world...and my weight. I stepped on the scale, and realizes I am at the heaviest I've ever been...not okay! In high school, I was the head cheerleader, weighed 135 (not super thin, but fit) and felt great. I was able to work out for HOURS...now, I can't even go for half an hour.
So here it goes...
Yep - I'm 174.6. Let's keep in mind here that I'm 5'3". My ideal weight is 107-140. My 2011 goal? 130. That's 44.6 lbs that I'd like to drop in six months. That's 8 lbs per month, and 2 lbs per week. Definitely manageable.
As I lay in bed this morning, I was reflecting over what my problem is with losing weight. I came up with a few, that have all now translated into mini-NY resolutions.
1. I'm a bored-eater. I eat when I'm bored. If I'm just sitting on the couch, I always feel the need to eat, even if I'm stuffed.
2. I don't work out. This is a HUGE reason why I'm...huge! My goal is one hour per day, five days a week. Definitely something manageable to start out with, and I'll up it as time goes on.
3. I eat fast, and I eat large portions. This is pretty self-explanatory, so my resolution is to take smaller bites, enjoy what I'm eating, and go from there.
So the adventure begins. This morning, I had scrambled eggs with mushrooms and cottage cheese. Not too bad considering I do not usually eat breakfast. I'm about to enjoy a cup of coffee (no foofy stuff...just plain, black coffee) and get some work done.
Onward to 2011 - let's drop this weight!
So here it goes...
Yep - I'm 174.6. Let's keep in mind here that I'm 5'3". My ideal weight is 107-140. My 2011 goal? 130. That's 44.6 lbs that I'd like to drop in six months. That's 8 lbs per month, and 2 lbs per week. Definitely manageable.
As I lay in bed this morning, I was reflecting over what my problem is with losing weight. I came up with a few, that have all now translated into mini-NY resolutions.
1. I'm a bored-eater. I eat when I'm bored. If I'm just sitting on the couch, I always feel the need to eat, even if I'm stuffed.
2. I don't work out. This is a HUGE reason why I'm...huge! My goal is one hour per day, five days a week. Definitely something manageable to start out with, and I'll up it as time goes on.
3. I eat fast, and I eat large portions. This is pretty self-explanatory, so my resolution is to take smaller bites, enjoy what I'm eating, and go from there.
So the adventure begins. This morning, I had scrambled eggs with mushrooms and cottage cheese. Not too bad considering I do not usually eat breakfast. I'm about to enjoy a cup of coffee (no foofy stuff...just plain, black coffee) and get some work done.
Onward to 2011 - let's drop this weight!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
To lengthen your life, shorten your meals. ~Proverb
Sure, the most standard New Years resolution is to drop the lbs, lose weight, cut back, get slim. We've heard it before, and we'll continue to hear it for years to come. Well, in 2011, MY resolution is to drop the lbs, lose weight, cut back, and get slim. Honestly, it's been my resolution for the past five years. And each and every time, I've failed. Why? I am horrible at holding myself accountable. I live by myself, I work long days, cooking takes too much time -- all of the excuses in the book? You can apply those right to me.
We're in a new year. I'm 23 (almost 24) years old, and need a change. I'm tired of being the 'girl with the pretty face' -- I want to be the beautiful girl; the thin girl; the girl that turns heads. And this year? I'm going to do it - I'm going to BE that girl.
However...I need YOUR help. I need your motivation, your accountability - and your faith. Sure, I have no idea who 'YOU' is, but that's the beauty of it. Hopefully, I'll mix and mingle (in the blogosphere world, of course) with men and women desiring to do the same; and men and women who need people like those I'm seeking to keep THEM accountable. Will you be my person?
I'll start this journey tomorrow. I'll post pictures of the scale weekly. I'll blog great recipes that I had, or if I had a bad day. It's all going to be out in the open on this blog.
I hope you'll join me on this life-changing adventure.
Sure, the most standard New Years resolution is to drop the lbs, lose weight, cut back, get slim. We've heard it before, and we'll continue to hear it for years to come. Well, in 2011, MY resolution is to drop the lbs, lose weight, cut back, and get slim. Honestly, it's been my resolution for the past five years. And each and every time, I've failed. Why? I am horrible at holding myself accountable. I live by myself, I work long days, cooking takes too much time -- all of the excuses in the book? You can apply those right to me.
We're in a new year. I'm 23 (almost 24) years old, and need a change. I'm tired of being the 'girl with the pretty face' -- I want to be the beautiful girl; the thin girl; the girl that turns heads. And this year? I'm going to do it - I'm going to BE that girl.
However...I need YOUR help. I need your motivation, your accountability - and your faith. Sure, I have no idea who 'YOU' is, but that's the beauty of it. Hopefully, I'll mix and mingle (in the blogosphere world, of course) with men and women desiring to do the same; and men and women who need people like those I'm seeking to keep THEM accountable. Will you be my person?
I'll start this journey tomorrow. I'll post pictures of the scale weekly. I'll blog great recipes that I had, or if I had a bad day. It's all going to be out in the open on this blog.
I hope you'll join me on this life-changing adventure.
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