January 2014, New Month-New Year....starting FRESH!

As the first month of the new year comes to a close I'd love to report that I was able to loose a bunch of weight but who am I kidding....that post will not be happening, especially anytime in the near future!

No, instead I've manage to loose a small amount of weight during this month and I have to say that I'm okay with that. Granted, big numbers are always a plus and put a huge smile on my face! I've come to realize that it's not about the number on the scale, it's about how I feel and trying to live a healthy lifestyle. If I can learn how to loose the weight slowly and healthy by doing everything the right way and not follow the latest FAD diet, then I think that I'm doing something right. I also believe that the approach that I'm taking will also help me in the long run. I'm still enjoying all of my favorite foods, especially the yummy desserts that I've been making lately because you can't tell yourself that you can't have something. Life doesn't work that way and it only makes you want it more, it's all about moderation. If you want a piece of chocolate, go ahead and have a small piece...just not the whole candy bar!

I'm hoping that 2014 is going to be my year and I'm going to ask some of my friends and family for their help in doing this. I've been working towards a certain goal...pretty much my ULTIMATE CRAZY DREAM since I started this blog back in 2010 and I'm happy to say that I can almost see that finish line. To reach this finish line I need to loose 38lbs by December 31, 2014 and I will have lost a grand total of 100lbs!

So, here's to a year of hope and realizing my ultimate crazy dream come true....keeping my fingers crossed :)

Closing out 2013 without a BIG BANG!

As the end of the year has come to a close, I was hoping to say that I was able to reach my weight lost goal but I'm sad to say that is not true. That's not saying that I didn't come close...okay, who am I kidding I was no where close! I did however was able to loose roughly 3-4 pounds out of the 9 pounds I wanted to loose by the end of the year, so I was happy with that. I was also thrilled with the fact that for the first time I can remember I was able to either maintain or even loose just a little bit during the holiday season....yay me!!!!

As I also look back on the year part of me feels like I didn't really do anything "outstanding" as I have in year's past. Which surprisingly kinda makes me feel a little on the sad side and I never in a million year thought that I'd miss doing a race....apparently I do like to run, go figure!

So, for the new year I'm going to have to find something "outstanding" to do (who knows maybe even two different things) to make me feel a little better. Heck, if I have another goal in place...just maybe I'll be able to move a little closer to my weight goal!