2010 - The Year of Change

So far this year has been uneventful until this week. My boss pulled me into her office to let me know that I would be moving into a bigger role on her team. It all came as a shock and its been a secret since the rest of the team won't find out until Monday. In other news our townhome SOLD. Well, we got a contract and now need to pass inspection. Once we complete that and a few other steps, we'll be closing (finger and paws crossed) on March 15. I can't believe we'll be packing (again) and actually moving. We are so excited to get out of our neighborhood and closer to town. The hubs has a job with a crazy commute so this should help with all the miles we have already put on his car. We have no idea where to move or if we want to rent or buy. Lots of unanswered questions and for the first time in a long time, I am not stressed and letting things unfold. Ask me in a couple of weeks how I feel! :)

I really want this year to also be the year of paying off all debt. We don't have much to cut, but what we do have, I want paid and crossed off the list. It might sounds silly, but I hate bills and even more, I hate paying bills. To solve this issue, we will do whatever we can to cut down or cut out expenses for things we don't need or can do without. This means really saving and really living on what we have while being creative on spending. I've often said I would start coupons and I think that is just the tip of the iceberg. I am open to any suggestions and will be surfing the internet to find other cost cutting tips.

Hard to believe it, but this year will be different and in a good way for sure. Can't wait to see what's next.

How did it come to this?

Getting back on the wagon isn't as fun as falling off in my opinion. I remember about three-ish years ago when according to doctor's orders, my eating habits had to change. So I worked out three-plus times a week and I watched what I ate. I ran 5K races like it was my business to do so. It was a completely new lifestyle. I lost about 40 pounds total and to this day have only gained about half of it back.

I am not here to complain or even say why me, but I am here to say that it started with falling back into bad habits and it ends with knowing I have to make the change back. Dieting isn't in my blood. It takes an overhaul to make things work for me.

So here I am, twenty pounds heavier, thanks to one and a half years of marriage comfort. I plan on taking my time warp back of less carbs/less sugar, food journals, exercising on a consistent basis back to the 2006 version of me. Yes, it have been week one on this roller coaster ride (or hell week as I refer to it), but I would really love this time of struggle to remind me not put weight back on. And owning up to it on this blog is the best way I can think of to keep myself on the wagon this time around. Here's to a healthier me. Happy 2010.