Getting Back to the Basics

In October 2013, I started a new job and everything was awesome and shiny and I let many of the things I love slip away as I devoted all my energy to work that I really care about.  Over the intervening months, I've more or less let work become the end all, be all of life.

This has not been a healthy decision.  My new project is to take Baby Steps (see what I did there?) toward re-balancing my life. I need to find my Joy again.

There are three areas that I intend to concentrate on bringing back into focus:

1) Physical Health
     -Eating a healthy, portion-controlled diet
     -Regular Exercise

2) Creative Outlets
     -Writing
     -Guitar

3) Play
     -Swing Dancing
     -Gaming (Board and Computer Games)
     -Hiking and Camping

Here's to the Resurrection of both my Life and this blog!

Post Holiday Weigh-in

Today's post represents a fresh start on my way to a healthier body.  My ultimate goal is to lose 70-100lbs.  It seemed like a good idea to have the fresh start just after Christmas knowing full well that once the cookies are gone my weight will drop again and give a nice positive start for the weight loss.

This week's meals will be mostly leftovers from the holidays: Jumbalaya, Corned Beef and Cabbage, and Ham.  They aren't super healthy meals but they aren't terribly unhealthy either.  I will be getting back into the routine of zumba every morning and once I've got that going I will work on adding an evening workout of some sort.

So, here is to a fresh start!


Statistics:

Current Weight: 226.2


Weight Loss/Gain: N/A

Starting Weight: 226.2
Highest Point: 226.2

Lowest Point: 226.2