On Sunday, 2017 comes to a close. This time last year I was doing my best to get back to goal. And this time a couple of years ago, I was celebrating reaching my final goal weight. Yet trying to understand maintenance so I could reach lifetime. This year I am at goal weight, have maintained lifetime for the last 3 months, and making healthy choices a priority. I will end the year at goal once again, and start 2018 also at goal.
A lot can happen in a year. Early on it seemed I couldn't gain back my focus and was struggling with making healthy, wise choices. I reconnected with a man whom I dated a couple of years ago and we started dating again. We both overcame some unbelievable obstacles (more him than me) and I thought I had finally found someone who related to where I was going and where I came from. Unfortunately the relationship didn't work out but I can say with pride that I didn't drown myself in Chex Mix, cookies, etc. I woke up, dusted off, put some lipstick on and moved forward. Okay, so maybe it didn't happen so quickly.
I had help from Harvey and finally started losing. I reached my goal and returned to Lifetime status in October. Since it was like Death Valley in August when it came to my dating life, I was able to start with a fresh slate. I was able to return to pre-boyfriend weight.
I haven't written "resolutions" per se for the last few years. In prior years "lose weight" was always at the top of the list. For the last 2 years no mention of "losing weight." This year, I decided to have a New Year's Bucket List. Things I'd like to do / accomplish this coming year. Some fun, some routine. Take a cooking / baking class, expand / improve my yoga practice, SIGN UP for a marathon in 2019. Those were just some things I came up with on the fly. Of course, maintain residence in Land of Lifetime Continue making eating healthy a priority.
I did end the year with some awesome news. I am working again after being off for 2 months. Yay! At my last doctor's appointment to review the thyroid medicine, we talked about my other diabetic meds. Guess what!! He told me I didn't need to take them any more!! No more metformin, no more checking sugars (although I probably will any way). Through the old fashion way, I reversed my diabetes and told it I don't need you!
I look back on the last three years. There were some pretty wild rides. And I'm sure 2018 has some tucked away somewhere. I was thinking of that dreaded "balance" thing. Why am I trying to balance? Yeah Yeah I know. Because, as happened to the Grinch, I can't stop life from coming. It'll come without bells and whistles, sometimes silently while I am not aware. And while it's good to have some flexibility / balance in one's life, it's important to realize YOU can control what balance you let in.
I am ready for you 2018! Bring it as they say. Will this be the year I happen to find someone who doesn't mind that I walk 5+ miles a day? What new thing(s) will I try in the New Year? My awesome weight watcher leader has encouraged me to sign up to work at Weight Watchers. While I am flattered I want to learn to maintain lifetime status and keeping focus on staying at goal.
So what's on your New Year's bucket list? Is there a lot of copying and pasting from one year to the next? Don't think of it as a list of resolutions. But things you will encourage yourself to do, things that are fund and don't make you feel as if you are mandated to do them . If losing weight is on it, and you joined Weight Watchers, kudos to you! Just by doing that, you WILL accomplish that resolution.
Have a great New Year. Hope it sparkles and shines like mine, covered in Glitter all the Weigh.
Christina
I haven't written "resolutions" per se for the last few years. In prior years "lose weight" was always at the top of the list. For the last 2 years no mention of "losing weight." This year, I decided to have a New Year's Bucket List. Things I'd like to do / accomplish this coming year. Some fun, some routine. Take a cooking / baking class, expand / improve my yoga practice, SIGN UP for a marathon in 2019. Those were just some things I came up with on the fly. Of course, maintain residence in Land of Lifetime Continue making eating healthy a priority.
I did end the year with some awesome news. I am working again after being off for 2 months. Yay! At my last doctor's appointment to review the thyroid medicine, we talked about my other diabetic meds. Guess what!! He told me I didn't need to take them any more!! No more metformin, no more checking sugars (although I probably will any way). Through the old fashion way, I reversed my diabetes and told it I don't need you!
I look back on the last three years. There were some pretty wild rides. And I'm sure 2018 has some tucked away somewhere. I was thinking of that dreaded "balance" thing. Why am I trying to balance? Yeah Yeah I know. Because, as happened to the Grinch, I can't stop life from coming. It'll come without bells and whistles, sometimes silently while I am not aware. And while it's good to have some flexibility / balance in one's life, it's important to realize YOU can control what balance you let in.
I am ready for you 2018! Bring it as they say. Will this be the year I happen to find someone who doesn't mind that I walk 5+ miles a day? What new thing(s) will I try in the New Year? My awesome weight watcher leader has encouraged me to sign up to work at Weight Watchers. While I am flattered I want to learn to maintain lifetime status and keeping focus on staying at goal.
So what's on your New Year's bucket list? Is there a lot of copying and pasting from one year to the next? Don't think of it as a list of resolutions. But things you will encourage yourself to do, things that are fund and don't make you feel as if you are mandated to do them . If losing weight is on it, and you joined Weight Watchers, kudos to you! Just by doing that, you WILL accomplish that resolution.
Have a great New Year. Hope it sparkles and shines like mine, covered in Glitter all the Weigh.
Christina
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