Resolutions for 2012

What girl doesn't weigh herself after the holiday season and not think about New Years resolutions :)?

I'm not really a resolutions kind of person.  I like the idea of them but I'm really not good with the follow through.  It reminds me of an overextended lent period.  I always, always give up something really hard for me to give up during lent.  Last year I gave up chocolate.  It was really hard--harder than the year I gave up sodas. The thought of having to give something up for an indefinite period of time makes me think that I will give in too easily.  So, I'm going to resolve to do things that are really good for my health. I want to be as healthy as possible for my family, so hopefully I'll be able to succeed. I figure if I write them down and publish them for the world to see then I will feel more accountable to uphold them. Here they are:

1.  Eat less sugar.  I am completely, totally addicted to sugar.  It is my vice.  When mommy is stressed out she doesn't grab a glass of wine--she grabs a handful of chocolate chips from the freezer.  My father-in-law had a health scare this past year and he asked what he should do to prevent future problems. His oncologist said two things: "1. Eat less meat and more fruits and veggies. 2. Sugar is bad for you."
I'm not saying that I'm going to completely cut sugar out of my life.  I absolutely adore baking sweets and goodies for the family.  But, I can cut out the eating of junk that my body doesn't need (like the entire bag of Rolos I wolfed down over the holidays).

2. Quit sodas.  They are so bad!  Why do I drink them?  I've given them up for lent several times and I always get to the point where I don't miss them anymore.  I have tried a "one a week" method and it just doesn't work.  I end up wanting another one the next day.  I work out religiously and try to eat well (besides the sugar of course :)). Why do I drink such a yucky thing for me?  I'm going to need your help friends, if you see me with a soda make me throw it away.  Iced tea, please.

3. Read the books I've always wanted to read.  I've mentioned it before I think, I am a voracious reader. I read a book or two every week.  Most of the stuff I read is current.  I want to read all the things I missed when I was growing up--like A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle.  I've also never read The Hobbit.  I'm going to spend some time this year reading things that I missed growing up--I guess I was too busy reading The Babysitter's Club series and Nancy Drew!

4. I am very dedicated to my work-outs. I try to get in 4-5 a week.  I belonged to a gym until right before I had the baby and I went religiously.  I even taught a few classes here and there and really enjoyed it. When I had her I decided to be my own personal trainer. I do work-out videos and we have an elliptical machine. I really like to exercise and I'm very grippy when I don't get to. However, if I don't get it done in the morning I'm not going to do it.  My life is so crazy busy sometimes, the morning work-out is just not an option.  I'm going to resolve to work-out on the days I need to even if it is not at a time that I prefer.  I also might try to get back to the gym this year--working out at home has been very good for the baby and I but we might venture into the world of germs and the gym nursery after flu season is over :)!

Wish me luck!  May 2012 be a blessed year for us all!