Happy 2012!

I've had some time to mull over yesterday's post. I am glad that I put it all out there. Hey, what do I have to lose? (except 100 or so pounds). It is what it is. I have put myself in this situation and now it's time to start digging myself out.

We spent NYE at home with some extended family. My kids tried so hard to make it up until midnight, but just couldn't quite do it. So we lit fireworks and let sky lanterns off (a la Tangled) a few hours before the stroke of midnight.

I guess I have figured out one main resolution that encompasses all of my hopes for this year.

2012- Jesus first, everything else falls into place.

I truly do believe that. If I put Jesus in His rightful place, everything else will follow suit. Will life be easy or perfect? No. Am I promised success in all aspects of my life. No. But I do think Jesus can be my portion and give me true satisfaction.

Please don't misconstrue what I'm saying. I am not under the impression that if I am in a right relationship with God that the pounds are going to magically fall off. I have a lot of hard work in front of me. Oh so much work. And that's ok. But I know where my help comes from.

So, first things first! My initial weight loss goal is 5 pounds in 1 week. I'm not following a plan per se, but I am planning on eating high fiber/ high protein diet. Lots of fruits, veggies and lean proteins. I followed weight watchers years ago and had some decent success with it, so I may pull out my old books and go with that.

I'll check back in through the week with some updates. Maybe a few meal plans, etc. and then I'll do a weigh in and report the (hopefully) good news!

Thank you for the kind words, comments and texts that I have received. I truly appreciate every single one.

So here we go!