Today I stepped on the scale and I was the same number that I've been for the past few weeks, no big deal. But I am 4 pounds (I know it sounds small) heavier than I said after my son was born that my max would ever be again. I don't consider myself to be overweight by any means, but I definitely don't think I'm "healthy". I've done Weight Watchers points in the past thanks to my wonderful MIL who taught me all about counting and know that it's a successful life change for me.
This morning I decided that I'd starting counting again to try to lose that 10-15 pounds that I've been holding on to. I really want to be a healthy person...not just a healthy weight, but what I put into my body. I LOVE food...I mean LOVE. I love to eat and I love yummy drinks like my 5 pump caramel lattes. I LOVE sugar. I eat at my desk when I'm tired, bored, or even the least bit hungry. This is not a good pattern for food, and I know it. So, in an effort to be a healthier, more energetic wife and mother, I'm going to watch what I eat (and still allow myself a treat here and there) in an effort to create a more healthier ME.
Maybe in the coming months I'll "create" an exercised ME but I'm not quite there yet. This is so much more than a new years resolution for me. I know I can do it because I've done it before. I told myself this morning that I wouldn't cheat and of course someone brought Pat-a-Cakes cookies into the office. But NO, I will not have one. I'll stick to my yogurt and Special K crackers. Does anyone out there have ideas for natural foods that will give a person energy?
This post is part of my series for 2010 where I create something every day (if possible).
