My Personal Resolution for 2012

Hi guys! So we finally made it back home last night! After 3 long days on the road, it felt so nice to sleep in my own bed. Don't get me wrong, I love my family dearly, but I'm glad to get back into the swing of our daily routine. Today's agenda includes: finish unpacking, laundry, a trip to the grocery store, and more laundry, lol.

On our road trip home, I had quite a bit of time to reflect on what it is I want to change in 2012. To be honest, only one thing really came to mind - to lose weight. This is something I've been talking about for ages, but feel I haven't been successful with because I wasn't wholeheartedly into it. I was only partially doing Weight Watchers with little to no exercise, which is obviously no way to lose weight.

Sadly, during my recent go at dieting (which you may have been following via my weekly weigh-ins), I wasn't nearly as invested in the whole process as I needed to be. But, now I can say, without a doubt, that I'm ready. And I'm not just ready to lose a pound here or there - I'm ready to lose a LOT. Like a whole lot. Seventy-five pounds to be exact. I know it won't be easy, but I'm ready to do this right.

Here are some things I'll be doing to reach my goal:

• Resetting my Weight Watchers to Week 1 (need a fresh start, yo). My first weigh-in showing this week's progress will be next Monday.
• Strictly following my WW points (no cheating)
• No eating out (restaurants or fast food), unless we have plans with someone - in which case, I will make sure it's a diet-friendly place and figure out/calculate what I'm eating, beforehand
• Exercise 3-5 times a week - I plan on alternating between this video and walking until I can find a gym I like that provides childcare
• No desserts (not even Skinny Cow ice cream bars or sammies)

There may be other things that I add or change later, but for now, these are the rules I'm following. Believe it or not, I debated even mentioning any of this here because I felt like it might put too much pressure on me and what if I fail? But guess what? I'm not going to. This isn't something I sort of want, or would like to do; it's something I have to do. Failing is not an option. While my kids may be too young to understand this now, I want them to know that they can accomplish anything they put their mind to. Documenting this is my way of showing them they can do just that. And so I've begun my weight loss journey. Here's to a successful year and a much healthier (and confident) me!

Oh, and a little something I came across the other day that I thought I'd share...

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How true is this? Love it!

Do any of you have resolutions for the new year that you're really excited about? If so, I'd love to hear them!