Hey everyone. So my apologies for disappearing for a bit. I had a ton of time off from work in December and January I had to go back to work and well time got away from me. Working more than full time, two kids and being mom, nurse, house manager and a gazillion other things have kept me busy! I promise to be better about writing more. There have been so many thoughts run through my mind and after long days of work and household chores, I neglected this blog. So, let’s start again!
I hope everyone has had a great start to their year! What have you guys been up to? Everyone keeping their new year’s resolutions? And what joys have you had? I really want to know!
Here in the Collins household we have been working, going from coats and scarves to no jacket at all. Hormonal Mother Nature has had the weather all messed up. College acceptance letters for one child and navigating the work force for another one.
And yes, the resolution of better health, lose weight and all that jazz lol. So the world of weight watchers is happening. A lifestyle not a diet. And yes it is easy to follow. But why is healthy food more expensive? How does meal planning and cooking take over your weekends. And damn, why is a glass of wine 5 points (and WW doesn’t truly know the serving size of a GREAT glass of wine) or 7-9 points for a fantastic full bodied beer. Wait… Full bodied equals why on a lifestyle change, ugh!
So January was a long month and so many things crossed the slideshow of my mind. And so many topics to unpack. So the topic of good health will be a good starting point..
So, I am not a WW ambassador or leader, just a fluffy gal who wants to be healthy and well get in that “Damn you are hot” category (I mean I get hot, I can be hot and then the damn spanx has to come off lol). You know it is much easier to gain the weight than lose it. What are you guys doing? How are you reaching your goals? And maybe they aren’t just physical health but emotional as well.
We live in a fast paced society, we have more demands on us more now than ever. We have to balance and juggle. So I find myself talking myself down off the ledge and trying to see what I have to do or what I need to do and that what I choose to do. It all comes down to choices doesn’t it? Choices in how we think, how we eat, how we act and what we say and do.
So February is here and moving quickly. We all have to balance work, home and all the responsibilities of being an adult. But maybe every now and then, we stop and take a minute to breathe, laugh, smile and well give ourselves a break.
So stay with those resolutions. I am trying hard to stay with mine. Today is weigh day. Down 11 pounds in the month of January and trying not to look at the total amount to lose but everyday victories. And here are too more frequent blogs, more laughter and just feeling blessed with each day!!
*****Addendum—lost three more pounds for a total of 16! Waiting for the other girls to get to work. There are 8 of us that are doing WW and excited to hear their weigh in! And excited to hear from you guys and just support each other in this journey of life!