2010 and The New Me
Having taken on the challenge to get healthy in 2010, I’m taking baby steps for the remainder of 2009. Since joining the Mamavation Sistahood mid-week last week, I took the remainder of the week to grasp posts I needed to do each week, work on meal planning, looking into exercises, going out and buying a scale, measuring, and one last thing that I still need to do – buy sneakers! Yes, I still have the old ones to start in, but I can’t remember when I bought them, so it’s time to break in some new ones!
I weighed myself last week when I bought my new scale and I’m so thankful that I only see those numbers as just that – numbers! If I saw those 3 little numbers as anything else, I would have ruined a window and wasted money on a scale. I even mentioned my semi-irritation with my weight and so many of my great Sistahood replied with encouraging tweets and I have to say thanks to @banteringblonde for her reply on Twitter. One day I will look back at those numbers, when I’ve reached a safe weight, and be proud of myself for losing those numbers.
I just really started my menu planning this weekend and it’s a slow process because I’ve never gotten into the habit, so I see this being a building process. I haven’t even gotten through this week, but working on it tonight after the Mamavation show on MomTV. Got to keep going and build this habit. Meal planning is going to be my success because I love to eat. Well, it’s a love-hate relationship.
That is my week in a nutshell… on to this week.
This is what I need to work on this week – continue meal planning so I can build the habit and get on track with a fitness program – ASAP. Short and sweet, but for me that is a lot when you’ve always had someone telling what to do and what to eat. Baby steps!
Leah @Bookieboo
Hey Dannie! You are so welcome at the Mamavation Sistahood. We are so proud you have decided to join in with us weekly. Keep us informed on your blog and make sure to tweet with us so we can support you throughout the week. Looking forward to a great friendship! XXOO
Jennifer
It’s so awesome to see you motivated and so clear in your plan. Not a lot of people really plan enough to help themselves on their journey (me). I wish you all the best and I know you can do it!!
sarah @bakenate
welcome to the sistahood =) bantering blonde is absolutly right. I started my journey at 350 pounds two years ago.
Chin up and keep going. When you need help you tweet. We all surround you. So far it sounds like you are doing a terrific job
kia
Baby steps and planning… it sounds like you already know major keys to success. Good luck to you and I look forward to following your journey.
Dannie
Leah – thanks to you, I have a community I feel comfortable enough to share in.
Dannie
Thank you Jennifer. I’m a planner in other parts of my life – work, family, work, blogs, and work
With weight loss I’ve never really planned because I always had someone telling me. So, it will only add to my success.
Dannie
Thank you Sarah. Once I’m in the depths of exercise, I can see me tweeting for support to keep going! Thank you for being there.
Dannie
Thank you Kia. Sometimes I think I should dive right in, but I know that if I don’t take the steps, I’ll fail. I need to keep my butt on track.
Fiona
This is such a great starting point! I think it’s fantastic that you didn’t wait until Jan 1 to start changing your mindset! When you look at the calendar on Jan 1 you will know that you have already taken control!
Dannie
Thank you Fiona! And, thanks for your encouragement on Twitter
A big issue with weight loss is adding it to a New Year’s resolution – it made it seem like I was forcing it on myself. Like another “she won’t keep this for long” type of attitude. Taking the steps to work on the plan beforehand helps get me out of the old cycle. If I break the cycle it can’t cause me issues.
Trish @IamSucceeding
You are going to do great! You have some great goals and a wonderful support system in place!
{{HUGS}}} you are gonna rock it!
Mommy-Momo
WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME!!! You’ve come to the perfect place for encouragement, motivation, and accountability! So excited to help you to a new life style! Exciting stuff. Changing habits is hard work and we’re here to help! Where do you live? what kinda weather are you dealing with right now? im thinking workouts
Looking forward to getting to know you better!
Renee
Meal planning is key. Once you get that down things should come easy. My experience has been that by not planning my meals, I didn’t eat enough. Now I eat much more food and am losing weight – awesome!