Happy new you!
Hi everyone! Hope Christmas has been magical and not foiling all youtr plans for caring for yourself! :) I have been reasonably good without making food into an obsessive issue. This week I've mainly been craving green veggies though! Making sure the house's supply of broccoli is kept up! :) Especially proud of my plum pudding and christmas cake, both of which were healthy, no-fat recipes, and both of which were absolutely delicious. My hubs, who is not a great lover of fruity puds or cake had polished off the plum pudding by boxing day. It is so lovely to know that being that bit healthier does not mean compromising on taste! I swear by Harry Eastwood - the woman just gets it.
Now: New Year: I don't make resolutions as such, but every year I write statements about what I want to happen that year in my diary: I pass my exams, I get a car, I go on holiday. The one I always struggle with is the weight one - not surprisingly since looking at my book I always write things that are totally out of reach and rather than allowing myself space to break them down, I just see this huge 2.5 stone looming over my head. It's the one statement I stick in each year that still smacks of 'resolution' rather than possibility. No wonder I give up!
This year I pledge to balance. In 2010, I pledge to take one day at a time, live that day to the full and enjoy every second. All we have is the now! In 2010 I eat well, move plenty and take every opportunity to make the most of my time - whether making the most of my time is going to body combat or reading a good book, or calling my sister and laughing like a banshee for half an hour. I also pledge to be balanced emotionally and mentally - I think food and exercise helps a great deal with this, and often feel better after a long walk. I pledge to combat stress , depression and anxiety with looking after myself, not with comfort eating.
I'll be starting the programme again on the 12th - but will be blogging before that.
Here's to 2010 being the best year ever! :)
KP xxxxx
Great to see you blogging again,, and so good to see you so focused and realistic in your goals and plans for 2010...... this is the first year i have actually been easier on myself with my goals, like you i have been far too hard on myself in the past so of course it never happened, and if it did it was never maintained, because it was always about getting to a weight, not about eating for health, vitality and a healthier life, it was purely and simply about the number on the scales.
So well done to you, and I look forward to walking through 2010 with you, toward that ultimate goal, a fitter, healthier happier us xxx
Love and hugs Sue xxx
We support you all the way
Take care
Pete
If you want to be inspired watch this film.
http://www.weightlossguru.com/index.cfm/2010/1/2/A...
Take care
Pete
PS Please feel free to make any comment underneath the film