New Year

I am not really one for making New Years resolutions. While I actually think that they can be a great idea, I am used to breaking them within a few days. So I don't really bother anymore. A few times in the past I have made a list, reasoning that if I even accomplished 2 out of 10, I could count that as a win. But, no such luck.

Usually, however, I ring in the new year with a new MINDSET. That fresh feeling, similar to before starting a new year of school, where life ahead just feels like it is full of endless possibilities. Unfortunately, that zest didn't hit me this time around.

The one consolation is that I also haven't yet hit the post-holiday depression that usually weakens me quickly at the start of January. Last year, I was in such a state that it was nearly impossible for me to plan my son's birthday celebration (his birthday is February 2nd). Currently, I am using this upcoming event to try to inject some fun and happiness into my days.

I am doing an emoji theme for him. Look how cute these goody bags are - and so simple!



I am also looking forward to get back into a regular exercise routine, and to focus on MINDFUL eating. I am too embarrassed right now to share my weight or any before and after photos, although I do have them. Maybe in time once I have made more progress, I will.

That's all for in. I will check in again soon.

Seeking Motivation for the End of the World...er...Year...

Although I have been making some slight progress, I still feel like my motivation isn't totally here. And what better time to try to kick things up a notch than when there is temptation all around me? (Why oh why do I enjoy making things harder for myself?)

I am attempting to inspire myself by looking at old photos...old as in "from the last time I was doing this health kick before I let myself go AGAIN." Sigh...miss these days...

Okay, here's the plan...

In an effort to get myself more motivated, I have been looking up "30 Day" challenges on Pinterest. I will be honest - I wanted something that started off easy, because I didn't want to feel the urge to give up after a few days. I found one that is a plank challenge, and one that is a four-move, fully-body circuit. It will probably take a week in to really start feeling challenged, but that's okay. That gives me a week to get back into the habit of daily exercise.

I will also be focusing on water. Water, water, WATER!!!

Wish me luck. Looking forward to coming back to share my progress.

I Miss Blogging

I miss blogging.

I miss knowing what to write. I miss having this creative outlet. I miss being able to find the words to express what I am thinking.

Lately, I just feel like I am in a rut. A months-long rut.

It isn't good. And I don't know what to do to snap myself out of it.

Summer...Loving It!

I can't even being to describe how much I have been enjoying summer this year! The sun, the warmth, the food (oh yes, the food)...I can't believe how quickly it has gone. Yes, I realize that is a total cliche but seriously...it feels like summer just started!!!

I don't have a huge update on the weight front. Other than to say I have stopped gaining weight and am holding steady! I am not worrying too much about losing weight until September hits. I have started making small changes, and I am going to continue with that, but once September rolls around I may take up a new challenge or two. We will have to wait and see.

I have been totally slacking with exercise, and that is something I need to work on, like, yesterday.

Hopefully soon I will have more exciting updates to post!

Am I the Only One...

...who is SUPER excited that summer is coming?

More updates soon...

Spring!

Well, it took until halfway through April, but I feel like it may finally be time to say that SPRING has SPRUNG!!!

The first part of the month felt more like winter here. Which was unexpected, seeing as our winter was very mild. Still, despite being spoiled with that warmer-than-usual winter, I found myself growing more and more impatient for warmer weather!

I am still having some physical problems that are making exercise difficult, but I have found that walking is perfectly fine. Today I am going to try to add in a little bit of jogging, but I don't want to overdo it.

It is sunny and warm outside, and I can't wait!