Back on the Wagon

Happy New Years!!!

I decided awhile ago that I was going to take the week of Christmas to New Years and enjoy it to its fullest. And I did! But now it's over and it's time to get back on the wagon. That's not the greatest metaphor in this situation. Because truth be told, I didn't fall off the wagon, I jumped. I made a conscious decision knowing full well the consequences. And I regret nothing. I ate everything I wanted and drank everything I wanted. And it was awesome. One week out of 52 isn't going to break me. 

I took a picture of myself on January 1, 2016. You see, my New Years Resolution was to eat more veggies and get some regular exercise. I wanted a picture to see the progress I made. And I'm really glad I did. On that day, I weighed 128.6lbs. Which doesn't sound like a lot. But it was the heaviest I have ever been outside of being pregnant. Now, I weigh 115lbs. Now granted, I lost the majority of that weight the first 3 weeks of January but I managed to keep it off. My lightest I got this year was 113lbs in August but I don't believe that that's sustainable for me. Judging from this year it seems that a reasonable weight is 115lbs. And that seems to be the spot where my pants fit the best!! 

But I still maintain that the number on the scale isn't the best measure of your health. Are you eating right? Are you moving your body? Are you challenging your mind? So this year, my New Years Resolutions will be to continue on this path of healthy eating, and getting regular exercise, and also to start exercising my mind more by reading more often! Put down the phone and pick up a book!