Must Get Going....

Part of my New Year's goals was to get to work at a much earlier time. It's Wed and its 7:25 and I've not left the house yet...so...much to work on. I've been fighting a cold since right after Christmas and am having a very hard time getting going in the morning. It's much easier to sit and wakeup with a cup of coffee in front of my home computer.  :-)

But...also wanted to report some things that are happening...as mentioned that I'm using SparkPeople to track my nutrition and exercise. That is going well and there is even a journal/blog on that site that I'm trying to use as well. The site is a bit confusing at first because it does soooo much...but I'm getting the hang of it. Having a group of people that are all trying to accomplish the same goal is helpful too! Check it out if you haven't already.

Happy Wednesday
~Yvette~

Welcome to 2011

It's a whole new year. And that means it's time to list out the resolutions. We all do this, don't we? Write down or think about what we want to do in the new year. And then by the 3rd week (or 1st) we've already gotten off track. But...what would the new year be without this exercise...so here is my list...with some thoughts on each option:

• Don't let small setbacks throw me completely off task/target! --"Just keep swimming, swimming!" I will get back on track if I slip and not let small setbacks ruin the entire plan.
  
• Track and follow our budget. We've had it for years - and it looks GREAT on paper. Now to put it into practice! Using Mint.com to help with this task as it's available from any computer AND our cell phones. It also has budget and goal tracking so it should be easy. My first focus is the grocery budget!
  
• Diet and Exercise. So really - I MUST do something. I've been saying this for 4 years now and I just keep getting bigger. SO.THIS.IS.THE.YEAR! I'll be 41 in July and if I stay focused between now and then I can make my goal. I have to lose 45 pounds! But mostly I just want to feel good about myself again. I want to not mind having my picture taken with Jessica. I'm using SparkPeople.com to track my food and exercise. Also available on any computer and my cell phone.
  

There are other things I'd like to work on too, of course. Like finishing many projects that I've started or really work on my scrap booking and sewing and gardening. But, I think the ones above are my main focus. I think they will be hard. But I think I can do it. Are you making resolutions this year? Any tips for staying focused?

Happy New Year!
Here's to a whole new me in 2011!
~Yvette~