Friday, January 1st, 2010Resolution 2010 I've read several opinions on resolutions the last few days. Several people said they don't like resolutions because it is just a set-up for failure and that general goals and overall improvements are a better ambition.
I was 100 percent in agreement with that philosophy...until this year. I have always given myself vague descriptions of areas that I should improve in the coming year, and you know where that has gotten me? Exactly nowhere.
By being ambiguous instead of setting precise (but attainable) goals, I think I've given myself
permission to fail. Every year, when I have made no progress toward improvement, I just think to myself,
"No big deal. I'm not letting myself down, because I didn't expect anything out of me."
So this year I'm going to try something different.
I'm going to lose 28 pounds by my 28th birthday. I'm going to be aware of the things I eat and accountable for the choices I make. There, I've said it. It's right there in writing. Most years I won't even say my meager "goal" out loud so that way no one can hold me to it. This year, I want to be held responsible. This year, I want to be different!
(Now, should I plan to lose 52 lbs by my 52nd Bday?.....hmmm, that would be a good idea....I'll need to ponder a bit)
I just did the math: I would need to lose 1.4 lbs a week to attain this goal. Totally doable.
And guess what, yours is the same! 1.4 lbs a week! We can do it!!
I really want to be able to run with the Grandbabes as they get more mobile & faster.
Good luck. It sounds like you need an accountability partner as much as I do. LOL It'd be great if you and Yamma could do this together!