health resolution

I tend not to make New Year's resolutions. If I don't want to change something the fact that I swore "this year will be different" won't be the motivation to make me stick to it. Like everything else, you need to want to.

So there are at least two things I want to change for 2008.

1) lose 30 pounds.

And it's not about dieting persay. It's about exercising and eating better. Which will result in me losing weight. I've never been as heavy as I have in the last three years. I've always had an abundance of energy and not get winded from walking up a set of stairs. Not so at the moment. Well, it's better since I've already lost about 20 pds (if not more).

I also know that being more active keeps my mood up. Good segway.

2) Consistent exercise 4 times per week.

This last year has been great for me getting to the gym. Now I want to step it up a little and add another day, regularly. Or exercise of some sort. I'm getting somewhat addicted to the feeling but not in a compulsive way.

3) stop drinking.

Patterns repeat themselves too often in this area. Controlled drinking for many people is possible. Growing up with two alcoholic parents makes this possibility, at least for me, dangerous. Plus, if I'm trying to stay fit and feel good then alcohol has a negative impact on both these areas. Empty calories and depressed mood are most of what I get out of it. And that's on a good day.

As with everything else in life, I will take it one day at a time.