Blog Monday

Okay, I'm back!

And listen, I'm a chub. I had several parties and lots of goodies in my house that were irresistible and booze and laziness. I definitely have holiday weight. But I find something important in occasionally over indulging. When you are done with the indulging you feel ... gross. You feel slothy and soft and energy-less and ... motivated. I am newly motivated. When you are maintaining your weight it is difficult to remain focused and interested. But gain twenty pounds and suddenly it's ALL you can think about or talk about or read about or blog about.

So here are the couple of things I'm gonna do FIRST. 1) No booze in January, 09. No booze until Valentines Day. I KNOW, RIGHT?! Part of me is looking forward to it and part of me is bummed and dreading it and cursing myself and throwing a fit like a spoiled child. But ... I'm gonna do that Weight Watchers trick and put other beverages in wine glasses. I think it might work a little. I've been doing the smaller plate already and it helps me to put smaller portions on my plate but it DOESN'T help me keep from eating several portions. Ya know? But I'm gonna give it a shot. And 2) Stop eating 2 hours before going to bed. That sounds logical and like something you wouldn't even need to think about. Right? But if you have food issues ... food is comforting. And food can put you in a coma. Many of us overweight types have difficulty sleeping and we use food as a sleep aid. Crazy, right? But the thing is ... it works. SO I'm not gonna do that. I've been working on that already and trying to pay attention to not eating right before bed already. Sounds easy. It ain't.

So that's my starting point. I have 12 pounds to lose so I will share with you every step of the way. I will. I won't be proud when I mess up, cuz I will mess up, but I will share and be honest. You're welcome.