here I go again on my own :)

It seems like on a weekly, monthly, and (even though I hate to admit it) yearly basis I am full of excuses when it comes to committing my time to health and exercise. But let's be honest, having an attitude like this is not getting me anywhere except tighter jeans, lazy attitudes, and feelings of defeat. I have at times relied on the support of others to motivate me and inspire me to jump on the bandwagon of a life full of healthy eating and exercise; however all of those times have produced temporary results. I have admitted to myself that my relationship with food can be unhealthy at times, and also have come to realize that my body (like most) craves exercise! So here I go... once again... but hopefully the difference this time is I am doing this for myself and by myself. I need to learn how to motivate myself and hold myself accountable when it comes to making healthy decisions and choosing to be active.

Anyone who really knows me understands my love for The Biggest Loser... so I've created my own, personal biggest loser. I started last Friday and will weigh myself in every Friday for nine weeks. The last day being on December 31st... this is a significant day because I told myself I will not have another New Years resolution to lose weight. As a reward if I lose weight every week, I will put money aside to buy myself something extra special once I reach my goal. I'm not focused on a specific goal weight... I'm more dedicated to feeling better in my clothes, having more energy, feeling more confident, and making my health a priority.

I feel like typing this out makes it more official and I will post updates of my progress along the way. Wish me luck! :)

{This is a picture my sister took of me as I am about to cross the finish line at my first Half Marathon... I really am capable of much more than I give myself credit for... so here's to finding that inspiration and faith in myself once again! }