My New Year's resolution

Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and thought, "Wow! When did I let myself go?" I have had that revelation more times than I can count over the last year but I have decided that enough is enough. My New Year's resolution is to become thinner and healthier. I hate to admit to the fact that I weigh more now than I ever thought I would weigh. In 2003, when I got pregnant, I weighed 122lbs. In labor I weighed 155lbs but by Christmas I was back down in the 120's. Somewhere between 2004 and now something has gone terribly wrong. I reached my highest weight ever in May 2008 when I hit 157lbs. I made a few lifestyle changes but nothing I ever stuck with. However, I was able to get to 145lbs where I plateaued for the rest of 2008. As I rolled in to 2009 I have decided that enough is enough. I have vowed to stop drinking soda- the main culprit to my heaviness- which has benefited the rest of my household. Ben and Chris have decided to go along with my changes and have implemented them into their lives as well. I have also decided to start running again. I used to love the freedom that came with running but it turned into a hassle so I quit. Not any more! I have taken on the 'Couch to 5K' program (www.coolrunning.com) and today was the first day of a 2 month course.

I have several goals, some short term- some long term, but I will reach them all in time. Starting this blog is my first step toward accountability for my actions. I will post my weight (however painful it may be), my exercise for the day and what I have eaten. Not very interesting but knowing that other people will know if I fail helps me stay on track.

My goals are straightforward:

I will be 135lbs by my birthday in July.

I will be able to run with my husband who can easily run 3 miles.

I will eat healthier.

I will be comfortable to be myself.

Thanks for reading and check back for updates!

Becky