January Book Choice

I know I have not yet posted my 101 in 1001... but one thing on my list is to read a new book each month. Well, I am glad to say that this month I read Confessions Of A Shopaholic I loved it! I can't wait for the movie to come out next month... I am definitely going out to see it! I thought I was a shopaholic, but after reading this book, I know I just simply enjoy shopping, but I know my limits! lol Unlike Rebecca Bloomwood! Anyway, I really enjoyed reading it and now I think I will probably read more books by the same author, Sophie Kinsella. Here is a list of other books she has written, I am interested in a few of them.

So, wish me luck.... and I hope you, too, can get into reading this year! I feel like it relaxes me and de-stresses me a bit. I just sit back on the couch with a light blanket over me and read for hours and hours!

Well, I will try to post my 101 in 1001 soon enough... but I am off to a great start, yay! :)

Happy Reading! :)

Losing Weight

Okay, so it's time that I face reality and recognize that I am completely, obviously over-weight! I mean, I was "fat" when I weighed 125 pounds at age 21!! So, what happened? Let me be honest here... I don't know what happened. I honestly feel like I eat the same way I always have. I actually eat less now than before. Is that the problem? Maybe my metabolism slowed down... I don't know! I have tried staying active... jogging, using the stairs instead of elevators, going to the gym... but the weight is still there. I have not gained anymore weight in a while, which is a good thing, but I am not losing any either, which is bad! So I decided it's time for a change! I bought a new scale so I can weigh myself and note my progress. I bought low-calorie yogurts to snack on. I even switched to 2% milk instead of whole milk! I bought a box of Special K cereal to go along with my 2% milk... I even bought a reusable water bottle, 32 oz. to have at my desk so I can drink water throughout the day. I need to do this for myself... for my health... for my future! I hope I can make the necessary changes, eat healthier and become more physically active. I will keep you posted on my progress. I know this will be hard, and it will take time to reach my goals... but I know that I can do it!! This is not a "diet"... it's a "lifestyle change" for the better! :)