New Year Update

My favorite part of a new year is definitely a chance to have a clean slate and fresh start on working toward goals. I thought I would post my physical goals here, since that's what this blog is all about, right?

All the goals I have set for this year are really all things to lead to reaching my goal weight (my highest goal). This means I have between 30 & 40 pounds to lose, no small feat by any means. I'm working on cementing in a habit of consistent exercise (4-5 days/week of cardio and 2-3 days of weights). I'm working on eating healthier and overcoming my tendency to eat as a reaction to stress, anger, etc. I made a goal to not eat any food after 8 p.m. And to help with all of this, I have made a goal to follow the whole "early to bed, early to rise" adage. For anyone who knows me, this is a VERY difficult goal for me. I have an extremely difficult time going to bed early and waking up early (no matter how much sleep I have gotten). So far I don't think I've managed my 10:30 bedtime yet, but I'm getting closer at least! Maybe 30 years from now I will become a morning person! (and maybe not!)

My progress: I'm happy to report great success so far with my goals. Todd and I have been working very hard on exercise. I am 100% for cardio, doing an average of 35-40 minutes of cardio on the elliptical 5 days last week, and 2 days so far this week. I've been walking Alia to school every day as well. I've been sticking to my rule of no food after 8 p.m. - no matter how hungry I am. When I weighed myself this morning, I was down 5 lbs. So I'm happy with that and am determined to continue improving. I'm still trying to work on a specific schedule of times to do everything to help the whole habit thing.

Anyway, I'm always thankful for an opportunity to start over. How is everyone else doing?