Day 71: New Years Resolutions

Day 71: New Years Resolutions

*Complete Side Note Here: Alex (hubby) just realized I have a blog that I never told him about. "If strangers can read about you, why can't I?" So, babe... I am sure you have looked me up by now (even though I asked you not to!). Hello, I love you :)  Enjoy! xo*

New Years Resolutions, oh boy don't get me started. I have let my family know that I am trying to lose 50ish lbs. So I heard about a million times "is that your New Years Resolution?" No, no it's not. As cheesy as it sounds, my weight-loss journey is a life style change, not a decision made by some obscure date on the calendar. I decided I was going to lose the weight a long time ago, and I am sticking to it.

Therefore, many family and friends have been shocked to hear that I have OTHER resolutions. I've heard "you want to lose 50 lbs, isn't that a big enough resolution?" about five times since January 1st. I have to tell them that this is not a resolution, but a change I decided to make a few months back. That being said, my resolutions revolve around weight-loss in a more abstract way. 

Let me explain myself:

Resolution #1

To learn more recipes and how to put proper nutrition into my family's life (Hi Again, Alex).

Not that he needs it, but I really want to learn new recipes that we can add into our rotation that are healthy and full of nutrition. 

Ways I have already done this:

• On Friday I made chicken fajitas completely from scratch (spices and everything). Alex loved them, I loved them. They were a hit! 
• Here is the recipe: https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=775180
• I have also saved all of the scraps from every vegetable I have been using so I can make my own veggie broth (the goal is to make a vegetable soup, or chicken noodle soup)
• I have even started my very first recipe book! So exciting!

Resolution #2

To have a hobby to distract me from mindless/bored eating.

Ways I have already done this:

• Alex (hello again) bought my a ukulele for Christmas (hobby #1)
• and I have recently taken up crocheting (hobby #2)
• They both keep me very busy when I am feeling bored/hungry

I feel that these are achievable goals that will not be the end of the world if I do not follow through. I feel like setting weight-loss as a goal can be super intimidating and cause a lot of unnecessary pressure on me (I've done it before). Even the tiniest of gains can set me off and make me feel like I am failing, and I don't want that for myself.

So far, the New Year has been so kind to me. I hope you all achieve your own goals!

xo