10 days into 2010

Its been pretty good so far!

• Got to meet a friend that I don't get to see in another capacity while in Boston.
  
• My friend had a beautiful baby girl who was a little early and needs some breathing assistance, but that I think will pull through just wonderfully.
  
• Also, my BIL got a great progress report from his oncologist. Blood work and tests are all looking great! Continued monitoring over the next year or so and then he will be able to really begin his life being cancer free. This is the best news ever.
  
• In one week from now, I'll get to catch up with even more friends, who I'm sure will provide me with laughs and good times.
  

So here is what I've decided. For too long I've let the weight come on, not being super proactive about any weight loss because of the "what ifs." No more. I will either spend 2010 pregnant, or working on getting healthy and weight loss. Either will be great things in my life. I haven't stepped on the scale since right before Christmas, but I will do so tomorrow. Although I may want to cry, that number will be remembered. Why would I want to remember that number? Here is why: That number will be there tomorrow, and that will be the last time I see it. It will not be me in 2010. (Unless its a result of pregnancy of course.)

How will I do this? First things first. My metabolism is asleep. It needs a wake up call, and it is going to get one. I really believe in making changes one at a time. Master one thing, and the others will follow. I've tried doing everything at once, and it gets overwhelming and the train derails before its stop. So, I'm going to tackle the exercise component. I need that to become a routine. A consistency. Once that is on track, I'll tackle the eating which is not TOO bad. The sweets kill me so if I can reduce those, and work on portion control, I think I'll be on a pretty healthy road. Wish me luck! Its going to be a bumpy ride, but I know I can do it.