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I’m so ready for the New Year.  It’ll be a new year and a new me.  I’ve done really well for two days now.  Last night I did enjoy a coke and some popcorn at the movies but I’m not going to feel bad about it because I have done so well today so far.  I work this evening so supper will be light because I had a late lunch. I have had breakfast 2 days in a row now which is a big improvement for me. 

I’m going to work hard this year and make it MY year!  You know it’s going to be a long hard road.  We are going to have bad days and possibly bad weeks.  Hopefully not months.  If we know these are going to happen then we can bounce back from it.  We’ll have weeks with losses, maintaining, and gains.  This whole trip is a roller coaster ride but not as enjoyable. LOL!  I love roller coasters.  We all have different stresses in our lives.  We have to learn how to push through them and get through.  We only fail when we quit altogether.  I know I’ve come to far to quit now. 

Let’s look at our accomplishments from where we were a year ago at this time. I was heavier then I am now.  I was taking care of my grandmother.  I watched her that night and we watched the ball drop.   I can’t say I was unhappy. I had just finished my first semester of school.  I accomplished so much this year. I’ve lost nearly 30 pounds since June. I made a big leap by joining weight watchers and am so glad that I did.  I had my foot surgery and hopefully, the pain will end and it’ll be all worth it. 

Now look forward to this year.  I’m going to lose more weight.  Will I be at goal at the end of 2008. Possibly but I’m not going to put that stress on me.  I’ll be happy to be smaller then I am now.   I’m going to be a nurse at the end of the year.  I’m going to take the steps to a healthier me.  I’m going to incorporate  exercise and water into my daily habits.  I’m going to make this the year of taking care of ME! 

We have the power to do this.  Why would we let food take control over us?  We know what the food tastes like and do any of us really like the feeling of being stuffed. I know I don’t.  When I overeat I feel horrible?  I feel bloated and my stomach hurts.  Why do we do this to ourselves? Well, I say it’s enough and i’m not going to do it anymore.  I’m going to make a new lifestyle. 

I want to wish you all a happy and Healthy New Year!  We are going to do this!  I’m in this for the long haul.  Who’s joining me?