more than just talking about it

Happy New Year Everyone!!

I am back! I did really well during Christmas break, until I was off work and my routine turned sour. I even hit 100 lbs lost on 12-17-11. I started my cycle so it had creeped back up by my official weigh-in on Monday and then I let being at home and my cravings get the best of me. From 12-19 to 1-1 (2 whole weeks) I honestly ate whatever I wanted. I behaved like the old Sandi - not a rule in sight. In retrospect, I am not sure why I didn't reel it in. I guess I knew that come the first of the year I would get back to it. I have no doubt that I will drop this weight quickly, I predict more than 1/2 this week. Heck, I lost 2 lbs just from yesterday.

So come Monday morning, all the parties were finally done, all the goodies were thrown out and I am 100% back at it. I haven't exercised this week, but I have a nasty cold. I do have my weekly appt with my trainer DeWayne on Wednesday, and I'll keep that.

I am excited for 2012. I don't know if this will be the year that I break 200 lbs lost, but I plan to break into the 100's. 199 would be just fine for me. That would be 86.8 lbs lost. I can do that. I plan to work my tush off this year. I am loving the gym, have plans to go 5 times a week and I am back to sticking to my plan EVERY day, no matter what. That will be the only way to lose that 86.8 lbs in 2012, and I plan to do it right from the beginning. I lost 74.4 last year and I really didn't get serious until February. The last 4 months were weak and I could have much better.

I am very much aware when I am in a downward spiral and even though I had 2 weeks off plan, I am not in a bad place. Actually, it's the end of day 2 back on plan and I feel darn good about it. It's like a sigh if relief to be back in control. It really feels pretty crappy to eat that way and I am glad to have moved past it. Next year...well, we'll deal with that come December. Right now I want to focus on the awesomeness that 2012 will bring!