January 1st, 2011

This is my first blog post.  It is the first day of the new year, 2011!  I am ready to make some changes to my life.  I have decided to try this experiment.  One year of willpower.  Willpower is something I lack in many ways.  So I have chosen one thing to remove for a year and one thing to add in. 

I am removing desserts from my life this year.  I don't know how I will possibly do this other than sheer willpower.  I have a HUGE sweet tooth, plus I like to bake! I also have 5 sons!  So, sweets are a big part of my life.

I am adding in daily exercise.  EVERY day!  This will be another nearly impossible feat.  I have 5 sons!  This doesn't leave me alot of time for exercise.  But in some way, shape, or form, I will exercise for at least 20 minutes every day this year.

You may have guessed I have a weight problem.  Again, I have 5 sons!  Pregnancy has not been good to my body, not to mention that I eat when I am stressed and my kids cause me alot of stress.

So, my ultimate goal is to reduce my weight and be more healthy and active.  I need to lose 60+pounds!  That is ALOT. I am currently about 203, though I am scared to get on the scale this morning!  I want to be 140.

I have been considering the HCG diet.  I would be willing to try it except that the rapid weightloss causes many people to lose a large amount of hair.  I have lost half my hair over the past year or so due to a thyroid condition and having a baby.  I can't afford to lose any more.  So, I think I am going to have to go for the slow and steady way.

I have some other ideas for controlling my diet this year, but the most drastic and important is that I cut sugar out of my diet.  The only exception will be dark chocolate, which I will allow myself in limited quantities as we all know women NEED chocolate!  I have yet to decide how much I will allow myself.

Well, I better get going on my exercise for the day.  It won't be strenuous as I have a bad cold!  NOT a good way to start the new year!