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Friday, December 31, 2010

New year, new life

I start 2011 much unlike 2010.  I am not making a new year's resolution to lose weight.  This is the first year in decades that I am not doing that.  Yes I am still overweight for about 15 more lbs, but I know that I can obtain what I am wanting weightwise in this year without having to change anything that I am doing now.  That is a powerful feeling! 

I also start 2011 without my really good friend, my brother.  I have been really silent in the blogging world lately as I have been having a really difficult time dealing with his loss.  The holidays haven't helped, I guess.  I went today to pick up his truck.  It was difficult to drive it home as it smelled like him.  I now have to clean it and sell it.  That is going to be a very difficult time for me.  I guess it still doesn't feel real because we still don't know what happened.  It may be another month before we get the results of the autopsy and they won't tell us anything until toxicology comes back. 

I also start 2011 sixty pounds lighter than 2010.  That is a major accomplishment.  I feel so much lighter!  I have energy and don't require as much sleep.  I can get up off the floor after playing with my kids without pain.  I look to 2011 to be my time to heal! 

10 comments:

Shane G. said...

such bitter sweet NYE Heather. I pray that you find peace within and happiness without in 2011. I love the line you used about not making that resolution for weight loss. I love that for me too. Can't get a wagon rolling that is already full steam ahead! Haha. Happy New Year Heather

~Lisa~ said...

May you have a blessed, happy and healing New Year my Friend....

Jenny said...

I had no idea you lost your brother, I'm so sorry. I can imagine how hard this must be for you. I hope that 2011 brings you some peace.

Jen from Oregon said...

My heart goes out to you. I lost my brother as well and the holidays and celebrations can be trying.
Hold on tight to all your great accomplishments.
((HUGS))

Sam said...

Hope this year brings a lot more laughter and lot less tears :o)

Bonnie said...

Words can't say how sorry I am that you lost your brother. I have 2 of my own and can't imagine not having them in my life. I remember the first Christmas without my mom was so hard. It's never easy, but it gets a little easier.

THE DASH! said...

60 pounds lighter going into 2011 is amazing. Congrats.

I was sorry to hear about your brother. Its the worst thing imaginable. You are amazing to cope the way you do. HAPPY NEW YEAR xx

Rachel said...

Happy New Year Heather...I know 2010 was tough but you dealt with it with resilience and strength and accomplished a lot too. Looking forward to watching your journey in 2011.

http://rachelthinwitin.blogspot.com

Tracy said...

I am so sorry about the tough time your are having. My condolences to you.

Tracy
http://bandedadventures.blogspot.com

TnT said...

Hugs to you, Heather. Thank you for the thoughts for my brother today, and I can't help but think about yours. So young.

Congrats on your 60lb loss! Isn't it amazing?!? Best wishes to you for 2011 and I hope it brings everything you dream of!

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