December to Remember

A quote from the husbands favorite movie: "Remember, remember, the 5th of November" can be heard from his lips any given day...but for me, it's the 26th of December I will chose to remember. I will chose to remember this as the day I took back control of my body and mind. Yes, I've often come full force to this resolution, and have in the end failed. But what is failing, but another chance to try? With 3 kids under my belt (and the reason that belt has expanded a bit), I feel it is time to make some changes, not only for myself, but for my kids.

Since the middle of October we have changed our eating habits to follow the Paleo style of eating. Basically, if you were a Caveman, what would you be able to eat? ...that's what we eat. (Well were eating until the Holidays came around). It's a struggle for me at times, coming off the heals of over a year and half of eating vegetarian, to have a mainly meat diet. However, even after a week of eating this way, I feel better, my clothes fit better and I am even sleeping better.....I plan on eating this way for the rest of my life. Of course I will allow the occasional 'slip' here and there for special occasions, but only if it is really warranted. One thing I have noticed, is if you do eat this way for a while, then eat something w/ grains or wheat or gluten, you're paying for it later...so it better be worth it, and I'll leave it at that.

Part of my motivation is weight loss. As with 90% of women in this country, I have fell victim to being overly critical of my self image, and realize the only change can come from myself, not just physically, but mentally. Although, I know that I have had 3 kids, and for having 3 kids, I don't look that bad...but I'm not going to use them as an excuse.

The other part of the motivation is realizing I'm not getting any younger. My body can't and won't heal itself, or take care of itself as easily as it did in my 20's. I need to make a conscious effort to maintain my health, because it's all going to be going down hill from here...and the realization I'm getting 1/2 my thyroid removed in January, I need to be aware of my weight, and health and all that surrounds things regulated by my thyroid.

I have set a goal to do my first 1/2 marathon in March. I have registered for a few events prior to that, to help me get to that goal.

By June 30th, 2012, I will be 30lbs lighter, and in a lot better health.

So here's to a December decision, and a new life ahead!