In reality, I am no different. Except I am not focused on a particular number. Sure, I know about how many pounds I would ideally like to lose, but more important than what I hope to lose, is what I hope to gain.
I want my knees to feel better. I want my favorite clothes to fit better. I want to look on the outside like I feel on the inside.
I'll be honest, I didn't wait for the New Year to roll around to get started. My biggest change so far, and the one I feel I most need to be permanent, has been getting rid of my soft drinks. I used the less stressful life of Christmas break to wave them adieu. I did have one at a restaurant, but that did not constitute a relapse so far.
The true test will come when I start back to work tomorrow, but for now I am feeling pretty resolute. Wish me luck!
I have a lot of changes I would like to see over the next year. But my hope is that one will build on the next.
We are still plugging away with our workouts. We are registered for a 5K in a couple of months. We may try a 10K in the fall. I am not sure what else we may try. I guess we'll just have to wait and see. I hope you will follow along, offer suggestions or advice. Fitness is much more fun as a group.
