NOT a New Years Resolution

So I am indifferent about New Year's resolutions. While I think they are good for people who want to refresh their lives for the new year, it is something I personally dont like to use as an excuse to diet or live healthier. I decided after Christmas when I was sick of getting sick easily, that I wanted to start exercising more and watching what I ate. I did not wait until the new year, I just went for it. I have been eating so well and exercising so much and I feel so much better than I have. I am actually excited to workout twice a day and excited to track my calories on my calorie counter. So far, most of the people I have told I am doing this, laugh at me and tell me I am silly for trying to lose weight. It is frustrating because these people are not trying to button my pants every morning, trying to walk up the stairs without getting out of breath, or going to bed every night and feeling bloated. These are things I have been struggling with. Yes, I do want to lose a few pounds, but my ultimate goal is to just feel healthy. I have two crazy kids I care for and I want to have energy to keep up with them. Another benefit for my eating healthy and working out, just happens to be losing a few pounds. I have been doing it for over a week now and I can see abs developing, biceps defining, and I have lost a couple of pounds. I feel great! Chez has also jumped on the healthy train with me and he has lost 9 pounds in a week. It is hard to believe but I think it's okay because we are not taking any diet supplements or doing anything unnatural. We are simply eating healthier, watching our portions, and working out daily. Cheers to living healthier!

Quick Christmas Recap

Christmas was fun as usual. We went to Seattle to be with my family. We took most of my family to Leavenworth, Washington which is a small Christmas town in the winter. It is so snowy and pretty and they decorate it so nicely. We went sledding and hung out in the condo. Christmas Eve was the best. I cooked with my mom all day and was able to show her a lot of my recipes which was fun. All of my siblings came over with their families and we just had a great time eating, playing games, and catching up. We opened presents Christmas morning and then flew home that night. I took home a nasty case of bronchitis but at least it had waited until after the trip. We opened presents at our house the day after we got home. The kids were done after opening probably two presents. Obviously I will not be wasting money on so many presents next year. We did keep the art board we bought the kids for Kingston's birthday. We did that a few years ago with a kitchen set we bought Kingston. New Years Eve was very low key. Chez went to bed at 10 and I struggled to stay awake. I made it to 11:45 when I just crashed. Fun holidays. Bring on the New year!