Here we go again

I'm a little late in posting my annual New Year's goals/resolutions post. But better late than never, right.

I was a little disappointed in my year last year. Turning 40 was a huge milestone for me and I didn't get to where I wanted to be (mentally & physically) by my deadline. However, I am not going to let that stop me. Here are my goals for the coming year:

Get back on track with exercising regularly
Begin running again
Run a 5K
Focus on healthy eating as a family
Have more one-on-one dates with my girls
Schedule regular date nights with my husband
Socialize more with friends
Keep the house tidy longer
Pay down debt

I've really decided that this is the year of me. In order for me to feel good about myself, I need to get physically and mentally in better shape. I need more quality time with the people I love (including myself!).

As a mom, it is so easy to lose yourself in your children and their activities. Between working full time and parenting 3 kids, I rarely have time for me. What that results in is meals on the go, little time for exercise, and the pounds start creeping up. That also results in mom being cranky and snippy and quick to lose her temper. I hate yelling at my kids and I absolutely need to fix that.

I want to rejoin Weight Watchers, and will hopefully get to do that this weekend. Of course, finding the time to make it to a meeting is a struggle. My husband is on board with all of this, so that definitely helps.

I am also back on the wagon with the Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans! The initial weigh-in was on Jan 1, but I waited until after my New Year's meal of pork and sauerkraut!

My weigh-in on Monday was depressing, I have put on so much weight that I am now at my heaviest in a while. However, with my new goals, I am determined to fix this now! I've been really good about tracking my calories and have worked out everyday this week, so far.

Here's the numbers so far:
Starting weight 1*3.8
This week 1*1.4
Weekly loss -2.4

Total Loss -2.4

Here's to 2012, the year of ME!

Year's End

As I sit here on New Year's Eve with my favorite four people in the world, I can't help but think back on the year that was. It wasn't a remarkable year by any means, but it was one where I feel like things began to fall into place.

There were definite ups and downs this year. but I feel so content going into 2011. Don't get me wrong, my kids frustrate me at times, the house is always a mess, there are times when Pat pisses me off (I seriously doubt that I ever piss him off) and there are always bills to pay, but I really feel good about the coming year. I have no idea what this year will bring, but something tells me it will be a great year!

My hopes and dreams for 2011:

To spend more time really enjoying my children
To have more patience so that I can enjoy my children
To spend more time working on me
To spend more time with my husband
To make my 40th year the best it can be.

More concrete goals:

Continue my workout schedule
Run a 5K with Pat in the spring
Become more organized when it comes to menu planning
Get my budget in check

Happy New Year!