A reflection

Looking back at 2009 I have been so blessed. I have a beautiful healthy baby boy that I just adore. A job that pays the bills in an economy that many no longer have jobs or have reduced hours. 2009 proved to be a tuff year for my health & lifestyle. Adjusting to a new baby, and then going back to work when he was three months old proved that it was going to be a challenge to lose all the weight that I gained during pregnancy. I can't totally blame all the weight on pregnancy as I lost the majority of the weight after giving birth, but attribute the weight gain to loss of exercise & sleep. I'm so busy with working, taking care of the baby, and hopefully getting a few things done before I crash for the night. 

Looking forward to 2010 I started reflecting on what my goals were in 2010. As I started writing them down I couldn't believe how long the list is. So here is some of the major items on the list. 

1. Lose 70 pounds 

2. Grow a garden 

3. recycle more 

4. reduce my carbon foot print 

5. save more money 

6. drink more water 

7. no more pop 

8. Eat more veggies 

9. Spend more time with Grandma

10. continue my education 

11. volunteer

12. exercise often 

13. feed my family nutritious food 

14. Get rid of things that are still in boxes that have not been unpacked since moving. 

15. connect with old friends 

16. attend church more often 

17. Plan a great vacation with out baby with just hubby 

18. spend more time with my girlfriends 

19. read more 

20. Make use of the local library 

I'm sure some of you may be thinking whoa she is going to attempt to do all of those things in 2010... i look at as they are goals and if they are not 100% reached as least I'm looking forward and trying to change for the better. 

Ultimately I believe in myself that many of these things can be accomplished once I get rid of some of this weight. Once some of the pounds are shed I generally have more energy that would allow me to accomplish many of the things on the list. 

I look forward to the challenge of losing the weight. My first goal for losing weight will be to lose 10 pounds by my sons first birthday which is Feb. 2! I know that it will not be easy but I pray that I will succeed as I owe it to myself and my family.