Karen, Erik and Jack

I usually avoid making resolutions for the new year, but eventually end up making some anyway. Avoiding the attachment to the new year somehow makes them more likely to be fulfilled, so I think. I have no idea if this is true or not, but since my resolutions are usually the same every year, it seems that my fail rate is solid no matter what.

*Actually I DID accomplish one of last year’s resolutions, just barely in time. I taught myself how to knit. It may not be the sexiest resolution, but I’m pretty proud of myself for doing it. Knitted beer cozies, here I come!

Here are the resolutions I have made for myself for 2009. There are either to be accomplished once and for all, or on an on-going basis.

• Eat healthier. Sure, it may be a neat trick that I can eat 30 chicken nuggets in one sitting without batting an eye, but it’s a likely culprit in why my pants aren’t fitting these days.
• Exercise again. I’m not looking forward to starting this one again. I enjoy it once I get in the groove, but it’s hard for me to find that groove.
• Drink more water. Diet Coke doesn’t count. Speaking of which…
• Cut down on Diet Coke. You’re addicted, Karen. Admit it. It’s the first step.
• Find a good job.
• Cut down on the clutter in the house. I know where things are, but Erik is getting pretty frustrated.
• Keep sewing/knitting/etc for creative release.

I’m doing ok so far. I have not had a Diet Coke in a couple of days, and have been tracking what I cram in my cramhole to help me figure out when I am actually hungry/needing fuel and when I just want to sit on the couch with food by my side. I know I don’t have a weight problem and I am grateful for that. But with the combination of tight pants and the high blood pressure diagnosis from earlier this year, I need to come to terms with the fact that bacon is NOT a health food.

What are your resolutions for the year?

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