OK - it is coming up to that time where we think about the new year and vow to do something different or change in some way.

For me, this New Years is different because 2 months ago I finally took the steps I needed to follow through with the resolutions I have made every year for the past decade (or more). I got banded and I am working toward my goal. This year I will have to come up with something new.

I feel like so many of my resolutions are really tied into my weight: be more active, be a better mom, get more involved at school, spend less time watching t.v., etc.

My resolutions for 2007:

I resolve to stop getting on the scale every day. I am going to try to wait a month between weighing in (maybe just at the dr's??)

I resolve to spend more effort on my appearance and stop waiting until after I lose the weight.

I resolve to volunteer more

How about you all?

I will stop smoking

I will continue to work out at least 3 days a week.

I will stop eating when my band tells me its full and not stretch it out.

I love a shot of scotch at the end of the day, but on "not so great days" it ends up being more than just a shot or two......therefore,

I resolve to cut out 5 days / week from my evening scotch ritual

also, I resolve to stop procrastinating.....I've been terrible at that lately.

Carol

1. Start a Christmas Club savings account for Christmas 2007, so I have money for Christmas next year.

2. Start a seperate account for vacation money and fun times.

3. Spend more quality time with friends & family.

4. Get this weight off.

My resolutions involve coming full circle and getting my body as healthy as possible!

1. Reach my goal weight!

2. Stop smoking

3. Faithfully exercise at least 4 times a week

I think this year...maybe for the first time ever, my resolution will not be about weight. I know I am on the right track and I feel (reasonably) confident that I will be at goal by next year... my b-dy is December 23rd and I want to be at goal for that ... next year (I will turn 40 in 2007).

So... I have 2 main resolutions for 2007

1. To enjoy my kids more and worry less about how clean the house is and how organized my life is... relax and enjoy it girl!!!! They are sooo great!!

2. To keep running and be ready to do a 5k by year end (am hoping to do the family disney run in January 2008).

So... that's it for me!!

Dawn

Banded April 4th, 2006

Montreal

Here's thanking God just to see a New Year come in.

My commitments for the new year:

1. stay within weight range 170-175lbs

2. continue to exercise 5/6 days a week

3. learn to enjoy life & not think so much

4. develop a better relationship with the Lord & my husband

5. continue to take care of myself & invest into my future.

My resolutions:

1. Spend lots of time with my hubby/son.

2. Re-Learn my band and try to lose weight.

3. Take my meds daily on set schedule instead of when I remember them. (**doh**)

Now I would put exercise in here, but I do that every year, so this year I won't put it on the list and see if I get off my butt and do it. Reverse psychology this year. :love:

Exercise 4 times per week

Eat less sweets

Spend less money

Thats it- its down on paper so Im accountable!

1. Spend more time with my son!

2. Work on being healthy in all ways

3. Save money and keep a budget

1. work out at least 3 times a wk

2. lose at least 50 lbs because I am now banded

3. clean out my closet

4. eat what is good for me

5. shop less

6. start saving for the Bahamas

- listen to my body and my band

eat until 'not hungry' not 'full'

- REALLY push myself with exercise one or more times a week

try a kick boxing class, go an extra 15 - 20 minutes on the treadmill, etc...

- try to cut down with the carbs

- wear clothes that fit, not 3+ sizes too big

even if it means wearing the same 5 outfits every week

- try to stop using so much plastic

~get banded before april 2007

~continue to be a nonsmoker

~not be ashamed of myself/my weight

~ride a bike

~keep passing nursing school! lol

good luck to all with your resolutions!

happy holidays!