I'm not making a New Year's Resolution.....

Think about all the New Year's Resolutions you have made.  How many of them have you kept and accomplished?  I have decided that the practice of making a New Year's Resolution should be nixed!  I know, it sounds like I am giving up on myself but I have come up with a substitution.  I am making a life's resolution.  I have decided that thinking in a one year time span is not good enough.  I have to look at the big picture and take control.  In fact, I didn't wait until the beginning of a new year to take control.

My big decision was made back in July when I signed up to become a Beachbody Coach.  It has been one of the best decisions I have made in my life.  The big picture has been my health and not succumbing to diabetes (which runs in my family from both sides) or other such diseases that are common with being over weight.  I can't just think in one year at a time when it comes to my health.  Yes, I take one day at a time when it comes to doing my workouts and eating properly but if I don't make those decisions the big picture will never be realized.

So far this year I have already lost 16 pounds.  For me this is an incredible accomplishment because I have not been under 200 pounds since before I had my oldest daughter (and she just turned seven at the end of November).  I feel great and know that I am working on improving my life.  The fact that I can keep up with my children and not feel tired half way through the day is fantastic.  The fact that I don't feel bloated and squishy (sorry, I could not find a better word for what I'm trying to express) is an incredible feeling.  I think the best part of all, my self confidence is growing.  I'm no longer shy about what I wear, I don't have to wear a big sweatshirt to hide what I have been embarrassed about.  The best part is, I no longer look in the mirror and tell myself I'm ugly. This picture below is when I lost about 11 pounds, I have not taken any follow up pictures since this but have lost 5 more pounds.

My other motivation to be a Beachbody Coach is to inspire and be there for others.  I know that if I can do this that I can help others take control of their health too!  It is important for people to be healthy, it really isn't about being skinny and look like a stick.  Being strong and fit is about you!  I want to be someones support because if it wasn't for the family and friends I have I don't know if I would be able to accomplish anything.  Support in any endeavor is important!

On top of taking control of my health I am also trying to take control of my financial health.  I have taken on a few online, at home businesses.  I have become an affiliate with Keeley Kendall Designs, they sell beautiful wrap bracelets which you can customize with metal decorative plates and different combinations of glass beads.  The other company I have started with is Buskins Leggings (pronounced Boo-skins).  They have incredibly soft, durable and high quality patterned leggings at very reasonable prices.  Although, none of these have taken off and exploded for me I am able to bring in a little bit.

I know I have said this before about wanting to blog more but I think that I want to make a goal of this too.  Sometimes getting my thoughts down and letting people in the internet world read it is helpful.  I am going to make this from everything about me and my family and my endeavors in my health and fitness.  Determination and motivation are my key words for my life!