Every year people all around the world resolve to change, and year after year after year they fail. The problem is that they expect to become the best versions of themselves overnight. Given the success rate it's obvious that this is practically impossible.
This year, I too am resolving to change, but I don't expect immediate gratification (although that would be nice). In 2013 I hope to transform myself over 48 weeks by losing 82 pounds. This feat seems so huge and unimaginable, but I know that with the love and support of my friends and family I can accomplish my goal.
Today I am officially starting my diet and exercise regimen at 247 pounds. I will meet my goal in four phases losing 20 pounds every twelve weeks (22 in the first phase), that's less than two pounds each week. By April first I should weigh 225 pounds, 205 pounds by June 24, 185 pounds by September 16, and by December ninth I will have met goal of 165 pounds. I am going to once again start tracking my food and exercise on weight watchers. I would like to ask for each and every one of you to encourage and support me during this journey. Ask me about my struggles, and please share your own. If you see me eating something that seems like a poor choice ask me if it fits into my points allowance for that day, or encourage me to eat something healthier. Encourage me to work out, or ask to go on a walk with me. I would love to be there for anyone else who wants to make a healthier life for themselves.
Each day is going to be a struggle. Sometimes I might get irritated with you for asking me these things, but I will do my beat remember that it's all in love. In the long run having that support is going to make this journey just that much easier. Thank you all for being there for me, and I hope that I can be there for you as well.
