true colors

Today, while reading a fitness magazine, I decided it was time to change my life. It has taken a long time for me to realize that much of my unhappiness stems from my inability to stay motivated. I am constantly setting goals for myself, only to find that within a week my once sought after dream has been thrown by the wayside. I figure the first logical step is to, one, start talking about my goals. Alas, we are here and I am telling you my most intimates. Please note that I am not an all around unhappy person. However, like most everybody I know, I have my faults... my weaknesses shall we say and like you, I too would love to be free of my bad habits.
I decided the only way I am going to stick to my guns, beyond a week that is, is to set one goal at a time. First runner up? Soda. Yes, I plan to kick my soda addiction. Recently my dear friend Regan was poking fun at her brother-in-law for never drinking water during his day. She said to me, “Laura, he drinks soda all day long. He never has water... ever. It's weird and gross. That is so unhealthy.” I didn't say anything at the time but I thought oh lord she totally just described me. I mean I do have water but sips here and there; nothing compared to the 64oz a day that is most popularly suggested. Now I know you are sitting there in your judging chair, with your judging eyes, thinking; seriously, you never drink water? What do you drink? I am a being sincere when I say soda or nothing. Yes, I am truly the definition of a sodaholic.
But here I am baring it (bashfully) to you all in hopes that your positive thoughts and your judging eyes keep me motivated. I hope that this is the first step to a lot of positive changes I hope to see in myself. The next “goal” I hope to work on is running. We'll save that battle/story for another time. So here we go, day one starts tomorrow. Why tomorrow? Why not. I'll keep you posted. I plan to blog daily about my goals and how they are working out. I'd love to hear what goals you are working on, too. Maybe we can all get motivated to obtain our dreams together? Too corny?... Ah, who cares *wink.




The New Found,
-Laura