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army wife, ball, fitbit, goals, Mamavation, new year, resolutions, spark people, Weight Loss
This year has been a dramatic series of ups and downs. I guess the same can be said for most years, but this year has seen a lot.
1. The ever-present threat of my husband being deployed. Moving around chemical weapons and the threat of nuclear conflict control our lives.
2. Husband constantly gone. Whether it be somewhere local like DC, or farther away like Jordan or Korea. I’ve missed him. Our kids have missed him. Giving myself the attention needed to be truly successful at weightloss has been a huge battle when my kids need me so much.
3. My health issues. Between my appendix, hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, and other assorted issues it’s been a crazy year with my health. I’m fighting hard, but sometimes I just get tired.
There are a million excuses I could give about why I’m not at my goal weight, but here’s the most important part. I am succeeding with my main goal
I HAVEN’T GIVEN UP.
I’m still in this fight.
I’m back at the gym.
I’ve kicked the nasty soda habit to the curb.
I’m tracking my food like a rockstar.
I’m wearing my fitbit and syncing with my Spark People page.
I’m blogging more (albeit on my Spark People page).
What are my goals for 2013?
1. I will achieve a 30 day streak of consistency with working out, tracking my food, and wearing my fitbit. I will achieve this by setting a schedule and sticking to it, thus forming positive habits.
2. I will do my daily affirmations. I always think about ‘Daily Affirmations with Stuart Smalley’ “I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it people like me.” Honestly, I’ve spent my whole life picking myself apart. Never thinking about the good, but focusing on the bad. Well you know what I’ve discovered? I’m not a bad person. I have good qualities and it’s about damn time that I’ve noticed them.
3. I will continue to cook dinner and try new healthy recipes. It’s easier to control my food destiny from the comfort of my own home. Not to mention it’s easier to deal with the kiddos at home. I will accomplish this by continuing to plan my menu and persuing interesting recipes.
4. I will wear a much smaller dress to the Army Birthday Ball! June 15 is the day. I want my husband’s jaw to drop and I want to feel GOOD!
These aren’t resolutions that I will forget. I’m done doing that. I don’t give up. I fight. I win.
thunder2toned said:
Stumbled on your blog and the title made me giggle. Sounds like you’ve had a tough 2012. Wishing you luck for 2013 along with a hot outfit for June.
Lily George said:
You’ve made so much progress–keep up the good work in 2013! I know you will find the support you need in the Sistahood. I will definitely root you on. 🙂
Sarah said:
Awesome goals!! It sounds like you’re doing a great job already!
Pam said:
Awesome job so far, and you will rock those goals!!!
Krista Swan said:
Congratulations on already kicking soda to the curb! You are a total rockstar, and I’m so glad you’re back with Mamavation. Here’s to a fabulous 2013!
kia said:
Good luck with 15 June being that first major benchmark.
superdumbsupervillain said:
Hoping all of us have a much more peaceful and easier 2013…
SimplyJunebug said:
You haven’t given up -> Exactly!! It is so freakin’ hard! Good for you for hanging in there. Love the daily affirmations idea. I’m horrible to myself. If we aren’t kind to ourselves, who else will be? I hope you have a stellar 2013 and meet those goals!
Meghan @JaMonkey said:
I wish you luck on your goals this year!
lindoussa said:
Awesome goal and YES…NEVER GIVE UP the fight!!! We can do this!!
Joanna @way2gomom said:
I’m wishing you a very healthy 2013, sounds like you could use it after your 2012! So glad to see you back in the action in the Sistahood! I love the daily affirmations, our chiropractor taught us about using daily affirmations and it really does help! Good luck girl, can’t wait to see you rock your goals.
Kristin Novotny (@littlemamajama) said:
You GOT this, and we’ll be cheering you on! Happy 2013!
lydsrich said:
The fact that you mentioned Stuart Smalley made me fall in love you with just a little bit. 🙂 Glad you’re with us on Mamavation, and I’m with you on kicking that soda to the curb!!
Greta @gfunkified said:
Way to get back to it, and those are great goals! I’ll be cheering you on from the mamavation sistahood!
Tiffany Wong (@thebizymommy) said:
Love your positive attitude! And I LOVE #2! I am super hard on myself and really want to work on not being that way. Good luck on your journey, and I am sure your husband will be blown away by how beautiful you look in that dress this summer!
katy said:
I think it’s great that your goal is a size and not a scale number. That is so much more realistic and keeps things in perspective, I think!
Darcy said:
I can’t imagine what it’s like to have hubby gone so much. I struggle with consistency too.. I think it’s one of my biggest challenges.