Keeping It Real

"My philosophy of life is that if we make up our mind what we are going to make of our lives, then work hard toward that goal, we never lose -- somehow we win out."
Ronald Reagan 

Okay - I'll admit I've lost sight a little bit of what I'm doing.  I tried my jeans on after a couple weeks of trimming back and guess what?  They still don't fit.  I've become a little lost and can't see the forest for the trees.  Time to get back to basics:  Setting goals.

I've been faithful to my Jillian video.  Today is Day 7 and I'm headed downstairs as soon as I finish this blog entry to hit it.  Even after having a few drinks Friday night (which I definitely did not have in my calorie budget) I have maintained doing the video every day.  I know it's time to let go of the glory days, but, as I told hubby last night, I will be glad when working out is just something I do again.  I'll be glad when it becomes a habit again - just second nature.  Not something to be dreaded or scheduled in - just part of my day, much like checking the mail or making lunch.

So, my goals are this: tomorrow I am going to post a ticker with my weight and my goal weight.  As Jillian says, "No more phoning it in."  I've got to do this.  If I am truly committed to my journey, then it's time to start posting some numbers.  I will log my goals ever Wednesday and hold myself accountable every Tuesday with weigh ins and measurements.  If you guys can clearly see my muffin top, there's no reason I should hide those numbers, is there?  That's just plain silly.  

I am also going to get back to logging my food.  Those animal crackers that I munch when getting the kids a snack still have calories!  Time to start writing it down again.  Stress is no excuse.  This is life and it needs to be a healthy one.  I only have one chance at this.  I only get one body in life.  I want it to be a good one!

I will planning a Thintervention meeting this weekend.  If you're interesting in coming, just shoot me an email.  I also still need some people to walk for the Making Strides against breast cancer.  If I can get 12 people total, we can make our own team and rock that walk!

Now, I hear Jillian calling and my jeans calling louder than ever as it gets cooler.  I will NOT buy bigger jeans.  I refuse.  So, time to get to work.