For a minute there, I lost myself, I lost myself

[spacemonkeyluvn]

I usually hate New Year's Resolutions because I feel like they're too much pressure, I never follow through with them, and then I feel guilty as hell. HOWEVER, there are a few things I need to get done/started and a new year is a good opportunity to start fresh. These are just the ones on the top of my head. I'm sure I'll think of more/add details

Comments

[nicci_mac]

As a worker for a volunteer center, I can tell you that if you DO get involved in volunteering, a lot of the other things you have listed will follow automatically. We promote volunteering as a great way to put structure back into your life, sort out sleep patterns, get exercise, help others, meet new people and be sociable but there is no pressure attached like going out and getting a paid job

Go for it hon, you wont regret it.

[spacemonkeyluvn]

I think after the new year, I'll look around my area and see what's out there and who might be looking for some help. I've spent enough time wallowing in self pity. I'd like to be able to think outside myself and help as much as I can :)

[ajk]

I joined WW at the end of October and I've lost 10kg so far. Nothing has ever worked for me before so I'm really digging it! So my advice is join up, bb, you won't regret it. :D

[spacemonkeyluvn]

Nice. Yeah, from what I've seen and heard from friends and family, WW seems like the best option. I'm still thinking about it, but I'm leaning towards yes. Sounds like my mother would be interested too and having the whole house be on the same page would be very helpful :D

[ajk]

The best thing I found with WW is that it's not that much of a change in lifestyle. I only do it online and it's just recording everything I eat and re-assessing what I'm putting in my mouth. It's something that's in the back of my mind all the time now and it feels like a permanent change, y'know? I think that's why it's working.

LOL I don't know whether this even makes sense, it's early New Years Day here and I'm still a little rough :)

[shampoo]

i've always wanted to try WW, but i'm confused by that signup!! what does it actually cost per month?? because i was thinking of asking my grandpa to pay for a monthly data plan on my phone (something he's offered to do already), but WW seems like a way better use of his money HAHA.

ETA never mind i figured it out!!! I WAS WORRIED IT COST LIKE 50 DOLLARS A MONTH LMFAO. but are you only paying 17 dollars a month for the tools/trackers? STILL CONFUSED I'M A DUMBASS SRY

also definitely cut back on soda! at first it's a total drag, especially if you drink caffeinated sodas, but when i cut soda out entirely for a while, i was feeling so much better on a daily basis and my complexion was so good i was getting compliments from total strangers.

ps this:

* I need to start seriously thinking about what I want to do and get out there/go for it because it sure as hell ain't coming to me. [This one might be the hardest.]

is basically my life. summed up in one sentence. :(

[spacemonkeyluvn]

From what I understand, that deal is just for the online tracker, not like meetings or whatever else WW offers. And you'd pay ~$50 total for 3 months and then $17 each month after that until you close your account. If you want to look into meetings, you can sign up here http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/mtf/index.aspx (MAIN SITE is http://www.weightwatchers.com/Index.aspx... )

[roadstergal]

Getting out/eating less fast food and soda/excercising more - those things will all have a massive impact. And the 'getting out' thing is key. Even on a day when you can't excercise formally, just getting out and walking around briskly keeps the metabolism up.

For me, I like to excercise at the beginning of the day - by the end of the day, so many things can come up to derail my plans... (Plus, it wakes me up and makes me feel more energized for the day.)

[spacemonkeyluvn]

That's my plan at least. I'll probably want to exercise in the morning as well just because I hate getting up and it'll help me hopefully wake up. I know it'll be hard at first but I need to do something. *nods*

[wonda_woman69]

Good luck!

[spacemonkeyluvn]

Thank you!!