Pre-Diet Thoughts

Well, this is the year I lose weight. I have procrastinated and procrastinated long enough. I have used every excuse I can think of, now I have to.

My goal is to lose 100 pounds this year. That's a lot! But I often wonder why I put myself in this position that I need to lose 100 pounds. It's a combination of a lot of things:

1. I definitely have gotten lazy over the past 13 or so years. When I left the field as an electrician and went to teaching, I quit being active. Even with two boys, I still find excuses not to be active.

2. Over the past 5 years, I have been going out to lunch almost every single day. Eating big lunches has not been good to me.

3. I love food! I love to eat.

4. I don't like to exercise!

Why do I want to lose weight, especially 100 pounds?

1. I am tired of having to go to special stores to by my clothes and pay tons of extra money.

2. I want to be active with my boys, I am missing out on so much.

3. I want to make it to 40 years old and be with my family!

I know this will not be an easy journey, I've tried before. But this time I feel I am very determined and motivated. My goals are simple:

1. Lose 100 pounds in 2010.
2. Be able to buy my clothes at any store I want.
3. Be active with my kids.

Hopefully this bolg will help me stay focused and document my journey. Who knows, maybe I will write a book!

The journey begins Monday, January 3, 2010. This is not a new years resolution, it is a new year's determinations.

BL