[NorCal Jen]

Hello ladies and welcome to 2010. For me it's the year to not procrastinate as 2009 seemed to be the year of procrastination. I spent a lot of time lazing on the couch with my now husband doing a whole lot of nothing. We've both made the promise to each other to just get up and do something and not put it off for another day.

During my laze-fest of 2009 I did manage to do some commuting to work on my bike, which I want to get back to as soon as it gets a bit warmer, but I've also fully wrecked my knees. I can barely walk now and have such difficulty walking from one point to the other it makes me frustrated to try anything else. I know that if I start doing stuff that the knees and back will feel better, but as always for me, it's the fear of the pain that keeps me from not moving. I need to be able to do some significant walking come early April and I'm trying to focus on that for motivation. The company I work for has an event at a resort that is very spread out and you're walking a half mile or so just to get to your room, not to mention back and forth to the exhibit hall, etc. It about killed me last year and I really don't want that again.

So here I am. Back again, for all of your wonderful advice, support and camaraderie. I'm making changes in my diet, but not going full force like I did last time in hopes of not having another failure. I don't want to fail, I want to succeed and be able for my husband and I to go on hikes and bike rides and enjoy life.

Whining done, thanks for listening.

[Jacquie668]

Welcome back!

I know what you mean about procrastinating, i did that for during December, i just "put things off" ....

You can totally do this, one step at a time. If you need smaller changes that you can be comfortable with then I think that is a great plan. Small changes do make a difference over time. I want to get more out as well, I did used to love hiking.

Welcome back!

[plus style]

Start out slow ... try water aerobics. It is much easier on the joints. Or try a DVD that you can do at home like the Rochelle Rice's Empowering Woman through movement.

Even working out with a kids game like Wii will help get you moving again.

[Ratkitten]

Hugs and welcome home, NorJen!

I'm so discouraged at how fast what little conditioning I had is gone. I can't wait for the weather to get warmer to start bicycling commuting. w00h000 for another cyclist here!

Hugs to all,
Ratkity

[LotusMama]

Welcome back! I wish you the best on your weight lost journey. Here's to a great 2010!

Cheers,

J

[NorCal Jen]

Thanks for the suggestions ladies. I've been thinking about a Wii just to get moving and have some fun at the same time. As soon as I can afford it, I think I'll make that purchase.

I've come to the realization that I have been in a depression for the last 6 months and am just now working myself out of it. I'm hoping that my new headspace and new choices are going to help me stay on track.

[gggirls]

Jen - it's great to see you - I've missed you!