Saturday, January 7, 2012

Change

I finally decided on my word for 2012. I was trying to come up with some poetic, fancy schmancy word but got tired of searching. So I spent some time thinking about what I want this year and what I really want is change.  I want to change a lot of things. My thinking. My attitude. My life. Me.

That's a lot to change, isn't it? But I've already started changing how I view losing weight. I think I've finally figured out that it's really not about the just dieting. It's about how I feel about myself. And lately, I've been having this vision of myself as athletic. Now, stop laughing don't laugh, I don't mean athletic in the competitive sense, but athletic in the sense that being active is second nature. I want being active to become a habit like brushing my teeth. I want to be active and not just walking and biking. I want to get out, join in and participate! I've hidden behind my weight for so long and I'm ready to get back to the matter of living. A couple of goals I have in mind for this year are:  kayaking, hiking, camping out, and whatever else I can get myself in to. I'm thinking of signing up for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer that will be here in Houston in April. Sounds like a fun, crazy, two day time. If anyone is planning on walking it, let me know.

It's one thing to talk about change. But if you change nothing, nothing will change. So, I listened to Mizfit about becoming a morning exerciser and Tuesday through Friday I got myself up early and did 10 minutes on the elliptical before going to work! Then when I got home from work, after taking Sydney for her walk, I did 15 minutes more. Monday, I just got up earlier than usual to get a feel for how much time I'd need to exercise and get ready for work. And the best part is...I liked it! Yay!

Change is hard. But change will happen when we make it happen.

Today (Saturday) I put together a new entryway table and two little lamps. I had looked around at my house over the holidays and realized that I haven't really cared about how things looked. Well, that's changing, too. Clearing clutter and getting rid of stuff I don't need has been a daily thing for me over the last couple of weeks. And it feels good.

Hope you are having a great weekend. Be good to yourself.
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5 comments:

  1. LeeJanuary 08, 2012 9:59 AM

    You are really making some impressive changes! I'd love to see a photo of your entryway table. I've been putting more energy into home decor too. Maybe I'll put up a pic of the fireplace mantle. Here's to you and seeing where all these exciting changes lead you!

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  2. Lethal AstronautJanuary 08, 2012 7:06 PM

    Change is a good word. I like the sound of that.

    I think my word for 2012 is "perseverance". Maybe a second word is "organisation". I need to plan, get organised, and get off my overly large butt!

    Thanks for the inspirational post!

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  3. KarlaJanuary 08, 2012 9:21 PM

    Change is good :)
    My word should be
    DontgiveupKarlaoryourwillbeunhappywiththeresults

    Lol

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  4. RoxieJanuary 10, 2012 7:50 AM

    well, I'm obviously cursed. This will be the third time I've tried to comment.

    CHANGE IS GOOD.

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  5. DonnaJanuary 13, 2012 7:43 AM

    I like your thinking, Girl. Change is hard, but so worth it once we get through the transition. I also like to read you're changing things in the home! That's supposed to be a good indication of where you are in your head. :)

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