It feels good to have a fresh start. A clean slate. A new beginning. I am so happy to see 2013 here. I know that it is going to be a terrific year. For me. For my family. I can just feel it!
As part of the New Year, I have some "goals" not "resolutions" I have set for myself. I HATE the word resolution. I never keep resolutions. They always go to the way-side after awhile. I want to be held accountable for my goals this year so I am going to write them down or rather type them out. Here it goes...
1) I have a goal of losing 50 pounds this year. I have been inspired by a high school classmate who did this last year. She had a goal of 50 pounds and lost 48 pounds in 2012! I plan to be successful because of two things - eating better and more healthy and making time for regular exercise. Instead of trying to motivate myself to work out after Landon has been put to bed, I am going to go right after work. My husband and I agree that it is the only way that I am going to get regular exercise. It does cut into family time, but I think it is important enough to allow for that. In the end it is the quality of time you have together and not necessarily the quantity. I have also been taken off of Cymbalta (Yay!) and the doctor is in the process of weaning me off of Ambilify (DOUBLE YAY - what a terrible drug), which both cause weight gain and sedate me...making me feel like I have less energy. Don't get me wrong, those drugs did the job and made me stable - they served me well - but they are no longer doing that for me. Wellbutrin is doing an excellent job for me right now and I HOPE that is enough. The doctor thinks I am doing SO well and wants me on as few medications as possible! He did agree to let me take a prescribed appetite suppressant for a few months and I hope that jump starts my weight loss.
2) I have a goal of creating a will for Jason and I. We don't have a will in place and that makes me very nervous. I just think of Landon and I want there to be a clear picture of what will occur for him if something should happen to Jason and myself. It is just the responsible and smart thing to do.
3) I have a goal to save, save, save more money. I am a big spender. I have a monetary goal for the end of March...but I want an even bigger goal for the end of the year. Not only do I want to save more for the household savings account, I would like to develop a Christmas fund, and I would like to add more dollars to Landon's savings account.
4) Finally, last but CERTAINLY not least, I have a goal to write more on this blog. I want to continue telling my story...as a mother...as a wife...as a woman. I want my son to read my posts one day. I enjoy rereading posts and seeing what types of things I was doing and how my son has grown. And...if I have just one reader and touch just ONE person, that is what is important to me. That is why I write. That is why I have this blog.
Have you set goals for 2013?
2 comments:
Having a baby in my 40's has made losing weight and health a priority. After reading your post! I think it is definitely a good idea to add the will to my list as well.
I read every post my lovely <3 Your goals are fabulous! Keep it up!!! TjB
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