2009 is already a success

It’s a great start to 2009 already. I tell you what… We are 23 days into the year 2009 and I am already confident this is going to be a great year for me. At this point in the year I usually start dreading the inevitable of my life getting in my way. It hasn’t happened yet and I don’t believe it will any time soon. That being said I know it will happen but I figure I’ll be in a much better place that I can deal with it and nothing will be permanent. I have already done some great things this year and am working towards only doing more. Here are some things I have gotten started on….

~ It has officially been 14 days I have gone with out Soda and Coffee. I never in a million years thought I could or would go with out either. It was nowhere near as agonizing as I thought it would be. I will have soda and coffee again but only on occasion not as a necessity.
~I also saved double the amount of money I have saved every other month. Something that is nearly impossible for the high-end shopper I am.
~I lost 4 more lbs. I have accepted I am not 20 anymore and I can’t eat whatever I want with out it finding its way to my hips. I have changed my eating habits tremendously. I count calories, fats, proteins, sugars, and fiber. I know I can’t live like this forever but I figure if I learn what foods I can and shouldn’t eat I won’t have to do that for long. I am already on a good start. I upped my work out routines by 10 minutes a session and am going to add 5 more minutes every week.
~I have made a huge dent in my credit cards and should have them paid off in a matter of a month or two.
~I have started to be a little more selfish and put myself first. I know that sounds wrong but anyone that knows me knows I usually put everyone but me first. This is a HUGE accomplishment for me. I am finally focusing on me and my happiness.

Now, I haven’t learned a new hobby, or told that special guy just exactly how I feel, I haven’t quit smoking and I haven’t had a vacation yet but it’s only January. I hope everyone’s 2009 is starting off as good as mine!

Love,

A