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Posted 12/29/2013 10:52 AM (GMT 0)
I thought this would be a fun and interesting thread topic? It will be informative to see exactly what kind of resolutions we set for ourselves and I think we may pull it up every so often during the year to see how many of us meet the challenges we set for ourselves. So everyone think hard, choose wisely and within boundaries, and have fun with it!!

Help me remember about April to pull it out and dust it off and see where we're at.

Remember, we will be watching! So we will have to work hard at accomplishing whatever goals we make! Lol
Posted 12/29/2013 2:16 PM (GMT 0)
I really want to lose weight. I've been on high doses of steroids for over a decade and have developed Cushing's. I was doing a good job exercising in the pool, but the fistula I developed ended that activity. Now that they were finally able to close it surgically I really have no excuse. I need to get back in the pool. I will always have a little extra weight as long as I'm the 'roids, but I've gained 30lbs since 2003.

So-lose weight. Probably the most common resolution there is :)
Posted 12/29/2013 3:49 PM (GMT 0)
I want to make it one full year without popping up with some new ailment. (One step at a time)

To do that I'm keeping an eye on everything (eeek) I have going on with me, being super careful (avoiding the falls so Vickie doesn't kick me in the donkey!), sticking with PT, and when (see, not even "if" because I'm thinkin' positive here), I get the OK to join a real gym, that's on my happy list.

I'd like to give my Husband the break, as well, of one year without drama. :)



M.
Posted 12/29/2013 6:11 PM (GMT 0)
Ok both of those are great and here's the thing, we're going to be pushing and prodding everyone as well as pulling this up and checking to see if you slack off! That's going to help us stick to our resolutions and hopefully keep us all healthier!

Im going to try to eat better, more regular meals without the urge to go fast food for convenience! With only me and my teenager we've gotten really bad about that. I've cooked for 7-8 ppl all my life you would think cooking for 2 would be a breeze? Right? We usually end up saying, it's just us lets get pizza and not dirty dishes, lol

There you have it.
Posted 12/29/2013 6:27 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Vickie, this is a great idea.

I think that when we can all pull together and dust each other off (before, during and after this thread may get pulled out and dusted off after a while),...we help increase all of our chances of getting these accomplished.

This sounds like a terrific plan, for all of us! I like it.



M.
Posted 12/30/2013 1:15 AM (GMT 0)
Weight loss for me! And I really would to figure out how to be a sahm. I don't know if that's a resolution or just an unrealistic goal but I've really enjoyed being home with the kids since I lost my job in September.

I can't wait to see how we're all coming along in April!
Posted 12/30/2013 6:04 AM (GMT 0)
Weight loss for me too - my daughter is getting married in November and I know to lose even two stones it will take me months with limited ability to do much. Putting on weight is such fun, losing weight is boring!!

Yes it will be interesting to see how we all do a few months on!
Posted 12/30/2013 6:46 PM (GMT 0)
I need to visit my parents more! I know they understand how busy I am w/my 3 kids & my husband works out of town 4 days a week sometimes more but I NEED to make the time while I still have them!!!

My mil got sick & passed away unexpectedly last year & it has been such a wake up call to me. My parents aren't very old & are fairly healthy but you never know what can happen day to day. I know when their time comes I'll be heartbroken, I don't want to feel guilty as well.

So that's my goal for 2014!!!!
Posted 12/31/2013 2:41 AM (GMT 0)
I like this thread...

UNCchick, I'm sorry about you MIL. Things do happen unexpected and it's a nice goal for you to spend time with your parents.

Good Luck to everyone with their goals. Remember to stay positive and it can be done! Nothing is impossible.

I don't really want to make any long term goals for the upcoming new year but I would like to maintain my current weight and maybe try to be a bit more healthy - start exercising and eating properly.

UA
Posted 12/31/2013 10:34 AM (GMT 0)
These are all some really reasonable and doable resolutions! Im thinking as CPers we tend to be more down to earth in our expectations of what we can and cannot accomplish.

I recall when I was younger how long my resolution list would be and how rarely I got around to any of them!

I believe we set our bar lower and therefore succeed more often. Most have only one resolution and that's certainly attainable.

Hopefully more will join us in our quest and see how far along we are by Spring.
Posted 12/31/2013 11:46 AM (GMT 0)
Add me to the list to lose weight. lol

I'd love to lose 40 pounds! lol But I'll be happy with 20ish. Lost weight for my wedding last year...but have slowly been gaining it back over this past year.

Joined weight watchers yesterday(it is how I lost weight in 2012...didn't join...just used online calculators.)

Really like their site...and have already enjoyed tracking again :) Highly recommend it to my fellow CPers...and if you are tight on money(like I was in 2012) then just google the calculators/buy food that list weigh watcher points.

REALLY easy!(easier than counting calories...at least it was for me as I'm horrible with large numbers LOL).
Posted 12/31/2013 1:46 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck Josh and hopefully you will get the 20lbs off your willing to take and we're going to push for the other 20!!

Im certainly going to check out the wt watch site as it can help me help my teen to eat healthier too! Im a firm believer that our kids mimic our bad habits and grow up doing many of the unhealthy things that we got stuck doing.

Being from the hollers of the South set me on a path of fried everything, high cholesterol diets, and far too many cakes, pies, jellies and jams.

I drink absolutely nothing but soda and sweet tea, no water ever, no juice, milk, kool-aid, nothing! I asked my daughter the other day what she drinks with school lunch? She said the soda I buy on the way!! No milk, juice or water for her! Where I go she followed?? Not good and I'm determined to change that this year!
Posted 12/31/2013 2:20 PM (GMT 0)
Little side bar: Sometimes the help we need to lose weight comes from what we "add" to our diet, not just what foods we "eliminate."

Here comes the trumpet for water! It's not unusual for us to "mix signals" and think we're hungry and grab for food, when actually, we're thirsty, and it's our brain's way (that "want center") to satisfy our urges.

A little trial is, if you feel hungry, fine, agree to eat. Just drink one of those little bottles of water and make an agreement with yourself that you'll eat in 20 minutes. If you're still hungry, go ahead, eat your healthy meal or snack. If you find you've sort of "forgotten" about it, it means you were dehydrated.

So all you're doing is agreeing to put a 20 minute hold on food (that's not too long), and in the process get some plain, ordinary, regular water into your system too. If you don't like water, chug that little 8 oz glass, just get it down, and watch TV or prepare dinner, read a book....



M.
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