New Year, New Me

I know, I know, that title is so cliche, but for me, it's my New Year's Resolution and I mean it with all of my heart, soul, and mind. I am determined!

It's my new year's resolution for more than one area in my life. I'm going to work hardcore at getting in shape, I'm going to be more careful with the people I let become a part of my life and I'm going to let go of those who should no longer be in my life. I'm also going to work on being a better wife to my husband and succeeding even more than I already do at school.

First things first, this upcoming Monday, I'm starting to go back to the gym and I'm going to get my health back on track. I've been reading Jillian Michael's Making the Cut and it's given me perspective on how to succeed at my fitness and health goals. I'm going to have to follow a strict 30 day meal plan and an even stricter workout regimen. However, I have the faith that I can do it.

Later this week, I'm going to go through everything in our cabinets and fridge and get rid of all the nasty, processed food. I'm going to donate what I can to the Food Bank or another area donation program that accepts food. I may have to begin shopping at Wal-Mart, which may or may not be more expensive, but if spending more money to buy healthier foods is what it takes, then so be it. No amount of money can take the place of my health. I'm also cutting out the fast food and the sodas. Bring on the water!

I'm not saying that I want to be back to a size 3, I just want to get fit and actually have reasons to love my body. I'm not putting a weight number to my goal, because I've heard not to go with that mentality. So we'll see how it goes!

With that said, there's going to be another addition to my blog. I will be posting daily updates concerning my fitness adventure! So, I should be posting a lot more than I have been in the past few months!

As far as cutting out the people who shouldn't be in my life, well I think there's no explanation there for what that involves. I've been way too disappointed by people I've had in my life and I'm tired of being let down. I'm no longer going to give a crap what people think of me; they can love me or they can hate me, I don't really care which emotion they pick for me. I'm no longer going to try and please everyone because that's just not possible to do and I've learned that in the past few weeks, months, and year.

Lastly, being really careful of who I bring into my life is also a part of this big change. I'm not going to be the super trusting person that I've always been. I have this problem with trusting people almost immediately and all it's ever done is come back to bite me in my booty. Along with this new found sense of caution, I'm also going to start listening to my husband's opinion of people I bring into my life. He has been right every single freaking time and I can't believe I actually got upset with him one time because I believed differently. Eric's uncanny ability of knowing the true character of people is remarkable and after being correct 5 out of 5 times, I think it's time I finally start taking his opinion in this matter to heart.

In that way, I hope to become a better wife. After all, he could and probably will keep me from a lot of disappointment and heartache in the future!

Well, that's all for this update, I'll post another update tomorrow! =]

xoxo,
Megan