Long Hair, Don't Care

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...