How much do you want it?

I was going to title this blog "How badly do you want it?" but didn't want a negative tone. "Bad" is a negative word, unless you are "bad" ass, in which case, I envy you.

First and foremost, how was YOUR Christmas???? Mine was good. Got everything I asked for, including my new 12 lb weights. The kids were satisfied with their less than enormous haul, primarily because they got what they asked for. I should have realized a long time ago just get them what they want. Could have saved us tons of cash!

My folks were with us for a couple days, which is always nice. They read my blog now, so I will only say good things about my parents. I love them and they are very generous with me and my family. Did I mention I love them?

And I got the best present of all: I am up to SIX followers now. I send my love and gratitude to the Love Shack for being my 6th follower. Thank you and I hope I don't let you down.

Ok, with house keeping out of the way, let's get down to this blog.

I managed to keep my weight in check over the holidays but it wasn't easy. But something clicked in my head that I really want to hit my goal and maintain it. That is where the "How much do you want it?" came into play. I want it very much. I am so close that there are no excuses left. None.

So I promised myself a reward that is near and dear to my heart. It is personal (not like yicky personal) and I won't be sharing it with you, but just know that it is something that means a lot to me. Ok, for those of you that know me well know I will tell you what it is when I hit my goal!! So hang in there with me.

I joined Sparkpeople 5 years ago this January. I have said it before but it has been one of the biggest aides in my weight loss journey. One of the things they suggest doing is an Inspiration Board. You cut out words or pictures that inspire you to continue eating and living well. I always thought this was a LAME idea. But you know what? I want my goal enough that I am switching things up and made a Board of my own. Daughter helped me, too. Any chance I get to spend one on one time with my teen age Daughter is the most wonderous time in the world.

Here is what we came up with:

Daughter cut out the pic of the avocado with the jeans on saying "It reminds me of you. Avocado's are cute and it's wearing jeans like you do". Huh??? But I took it as a compliment and she put it center stage of my Board. It is on my kitchen cabinet so every time I am in there, I remember what this is all about.

I don't make New Year's resolutions. I make enough weekly and monthly goals to choke even the best life coach. I try to make everything I do better than I did it before. I apply this to all aspects of my life: health, finances, relationships. It isn't always easy but it is worth the effort.

I hope you all had a great Christmas and enjoy ringing in the New Year! It will be just my little family watching the ball drop, but we will make it better than any year before.

Thanks for reading!!

Cat