Ah, the post Christmas pre New Year slump. That time of year when we can barely raise ourselves from the sofa except to stagger to the tin of Roses in the corner.
It's also a time of year that invites introspection. We look at the days the months that have passed us by, strutted their stuff on the stage of 2012, we wonder what, if anything, we would have changed about them.
So much has happened this year for me, so much has changed. And yet there are things that have stayed the same. My weight, for example. How it is possible write what is ostensibly a weight loss blog for two years and basically see little or no change is some sort of half assed achievement, no? When it comes to the Watching of the Weight, I'm like the little kid at the back of the class who can only win a prize if they make one up for him ("Tommy: the award for sharpest pencils goes to you!") But I will never stop trying and maybe that is one of the reasons to write a blog - it helps me to keep on keeping on.
2012 has taught me many things. It has taught me that I am stronger than I had ever supposed that I was. That change should not always be feared. That my family and friends are pretty amazing and will support me no matter what. And really, I suppose, that while I shall always dream of being a bit thinner, I am capable of this strength and worthy of this love, regardless of my size.
What do I want from 2013? I want it to be a year of personal growth (the non literal type, you understand). I want to commit myself to being mentally and physically healthy, I want to work hard and I want to laugh out loud a LOT. Anything that follows on from that can only be good.
Wishing all of you love and joy and the happiest of happy New Years.
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I loved that post - you made me laugh and you made me feel pleased for/proud of you as I know you've had a hard year as well but you're really doing so well.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the idea of the made-up prize! I'd take it!
Happy New Year!!
Lesley xx
Made up prizes are the way forward I feel....
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First 2 sentences sum up my week haha! :-)
ReplyDeleteDon't give up - 2013 is going to be a great year.
And keep blogging. It's the best way to keep going.
It's practically obligatory to eat your bodyweight in Roses isn't it?
DeleteI promise never to give up..even if this blog gets a little repetitive at times!
Have been following with interest as a time served WW. Re-starting my campaign on Thurs at meeting. Keep onwards and hopefully we'll all go downwards soon! Caroline
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Hi Caroline - good luck to both of us in 2013!
DeleteLots of love to you Seren and all the best for 2013! xxxxxx
ReplyDeletePS - I am SO guilty of making up prizes for kids I have taught. Sad but true - I really want them to feel loved!
I think I'd defy anyone to even make up a prize for me! At the moment however, I'd win grumpiest January hater ever.
ReplyDeleteI hope 2013 is a good year for you, I really do.
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