As I get older, I am more aware of my aches and pains. It seems that every year I work to improve my health, but as I get older, I am less and less successful in maintaining the life style changes that are necessary.
I know that there are some of you who can relate to this and I also know that there are those of you who know me and are saying that they have heard this refrain from me in the past.
What makes this year different? Perhaps it is knowing that I have probably lived more than half my life already. Perhaps it is knowing that half of those years have been spent overweight and over tired. Perhaps it is knowing that my son will be getting married in a year. Perhaps it is all of it.
Since January, I have been working on a few health issues and those appear to be under control now.
Since school let out in May, Vince and I have been eating better and getting more exercise by working around the house.
Since school let out in May, I have lost a bit more than 12 pounds. I am not sure of the exact number as I have one of those dial scales---not a digital one! Regardless, I am seeing numbers I have not seen in a year!
I took my measurements last week and at this point, I have lost 2.5 inches. Again, making strides in the right direction.
I am aware of what I eat and drink. I make sure that my caloric intake varies from day to day and that I do not drink empty calories. I have eliminated my between meal snacking and have been much more active.
When my son gets married, I would like to be a single digit clothing size.
Short term, I would like to be a total of 20 pounds lighter by the time school begins in August.
There it is folks. My goals for this summer!
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