Weigh-In Wednesday!

Happy New Year!  2013!  I can't believe it!  I love new beginnings, I love Monday's, first of the year, first of the month, etc. etc.  I guess I'm always trying to improve myself and I love do-over's.  So, firsts (is that a word?) are my favorite, it seems.

What is the main thing people talk about when the first of the year approaches?  Resolutions and goals. I've heard a lot of people say they don't believe in resolutions because they don't want to break a promise to themselves.  Okay, whatever. :)  I do believe in resolutions and I usually refer to them as goals.  I'm always setting goals for myself.  I'm one of those that believes if you don't have a plan to get somewhere or achieve something, you probably won't.  So, even though I have failed, I pick myself back up and try again.  I will for sure worry about myself if I get to the point where I don't set goals for myself.  I set them in every area of my life and I will share one with you today.  

Since it is Wednesday and I started on one of my goals that I've worked on for quiet some time, I will designate each Wednesday post as, Weigh In Wednesday.   Well, I say worked on...that isn't true.....I talk about starting a plan to get fit and healthy, but I don't really try.  But, this is it.  I feel like it is now or never.  I'm not getting any younger and I refuse to buy a bigger size and the things I'm wearing now are getting very uncomfortable.  So I have no choice. 

 I would love for you to join me if you can, or even share your goal in this are with me. You just may be an encouragement to a reader somewhere!

In 2001, I joined a group called PRISM.  I had read a book by Karen Kingsbury and it motivated me to do something about myself.  I had been packing on some poundage for quiet some time.  I never really had a problem when I was young, but when I had my babies and got busy with life, I basically let myself go and whew....it wasn't pretty!  In just a few months, I lost almost 60 pounds!  Along with the eating plan, I walked every day about 3 miles.  

Here I am 12 years later and I've slowly but surely creeped up again!  Today is the end of all of that and I'm starting fresh!  I'm excited and determined.  I know it won't be easy, I've already fought hard to stay strong and today is just the first day.  

My First Smoothie

Next Wednesday I will share the entire plan.  I also began a 30 Day Challenge of drinking a green smoothie each day.  I am worried about not getting my fruits and veggies in each day, so this may help in that area.  I've already had my first one, which was a huge step for me and I was pleasantly surprised.

May this be the best year ever for you and I would love to hear from you.  (You can email me privately if you wish or leave a comment.)  

Beginner's Luck Green Smoothie

Blessings!