New Years

Well, it is New Year's Eve after all, so I thought I'd blog about my goals and thoughts for the year to come... (as expected most are weight related)

1. Lose 60 pounds by the end of 2009. I will have about 10 months to do this once I can actually get going... so we're talking around 1.5 pounds per weekly average once I start. From where I am currently, this amount lost would put me back to where I was back in Feb before we miscarried. I'm ready to get back there.

2. Go to WW meetings. If I'm cleared to do so, I'm planning to be back at meetings Feb 21st. I am shouting this for the world to see. Someone better be asking me about that one! (Theresa, I'm coming!)

3. Walk to the park at least once a week, once weather allows for such. There is no excuse for not at least going once a week. We have a double stroller now (thank you!!!!) so I can load up both boys.

4. I could joke about other work out related goals, but I would fail at them more than most likely. I would like to at least just have MORE in this category.

5. Starting in March, join an online every day challenge that my best friend is starting up. ... March will be hard for me. A friend is getting married and I'm planning a trip back home for it so it's always more difficult to stick to plan when traveling is involved. But I'm bound to do my best!

6. CLEAR OUT DEBT! We were following Dave Ramsey's plan for a while and we've strayed from it. We need to build back up our 1000 that car repairs have recently dipped into and then start the snowballing again!

7. Be more in the Word. I've really strayed lately. I need to be having a quiet time every day. I need to be having honest prayer time, and I've just flat haven't been. Stop making excuses...


Why is it that "Resolutions" seem to be ultimatums? And why is it that you feel like if you make one you're bound to fail at it? I look at this list, heavy with weight goals and wonder if I'll make or fail them... however the one that is most concerning is the last one on the list... Try and try and try to stay in the Word, to do a daily devotional, to have quiet time, to have prayer time-- why is it hard to keep doing the things that matter most? I take the time to tell my earthly husband I love him every day, so why is it I deny my heavenly one? Sorry to post such a heavy post but that's what's on my heart today... As we make our New Year Resolutions and we set goals for the year to come, are we willing-- am I willing-- to include the Lord in those plans and goals? Am I willing and ready to make more time for Him? ... I hope the answer is an honest yes.