Making a Committment

I don't like New Year's Resolutions.  I can't remember a single resolution I've ever kept.  I think there's too much pressure and folks just can't handle it - so when they slip... they just kinda give up.  My solution:  start early and avoid the madness.  I'm setting a long term goal that will take continued commitment and will also have repeated victories! 

First, the backstory:   I am currently a stay at home mom with 4 kids.  They are the cutest little stairstep, toe-headed youngins you will ever see!  (The boy is actually the oldest and tallest, but he decided to squat down low for this picture)  The 2 blonde beauties are less than a year apart, and the baby will celebrate her first birthday right after Christmas. 
Well, if you combine slack nurtition habits, minimal exercise, and a love of sweets.... you end up keeping all that baby weight much longer than expected - or desired.

Now, The PLAN:  I'm gonna lose 50 lbs in one year!
Here's what will keep me going:

• The PLAN is safe - experts say you should aim to lose 1-2 lbs. per week.
• The PLAN is easy - While I will have to modify my eating and nurtition habits, I don't have to wake up at 4 am to run 3 hours on the treadmill or only drink pineapple juice for 6 weeks.
• The PLAN has small victories that will keep me going - this one is HUGE!  Not only will the numbers on the scale decrease (resulting in an increase in my happiness) but the massive tent-like clothes in my closet will begin to disappear.  I am a "keeper" - NOT a hoarder, but I do like to hold on to things - probably more things than I should.  I have a plethora of  clothing of smaller sizes that is WAY cuter than my current wardrobe pieces.  
• The PLAN will bring me to a place of better health and extend my life by years.  (Doctor OZ says that just 10 lbs can extend your life by 10 years - Whadya think 50 lbs would do??!!)

So, stay tuned for progress updates, and please send words of support and encouragement - I'm gonna need it!  I'm sure all my hard work will be worth it next year when I can show off my rockin bod!  :)

Check out my weight loss ticker on the right to see my progress!