2012- My Year of Accountability

Since the beginning of the new year, I've been meaning to write this post about Accountability. Of course, one of the main ways I can be more accountable in a more timely and more meaningful way, is to avoid PROCRASTINATION. As I became more and more obese over the years, even though I planned, and planned success for myself, I began to put off the "doing" part of the process-- and remained mired in procrastination, indecision, and what I consider to be failure.

Well, NO MORE!  I'm posting this list of goals for this year, and I'm going to move forward.  The only thing that has been holding me back, is me!  This isn't going to be an all or nothing proposition-- I've used that for years as an excuse to stay in place, to tread water..... I'm seeking progress, not perfection. I'm going to incorporate small, measurable goals, and I'm going to stop the blame game, with myself, and look to solve problems, instead of just acknowledging them.  Ambitious?  Sure. But I need to move my life forward.  The indecision and inconsistency I've displayed over the years in my dieting life, has been spilling over into the rest of my life, and I want to improve my quality of life big-time.

I just need to believe in myself again.  There, I said it. I think I just hit the nail on the head.  I am responsible for being stuck where I am, and I need to believe that I can move forward. I need to be like NIKE and "Just do it."
Without further ado, (or procrastination:) here are my goals for 2012--

Twelve, for 2012

Measurable/Recordable Goals:

1. Follow all of the gastric band rules- not just the ones I find easy!
2. Exercise- a minimum- of 10 minutes each day (to start)
3. Lose 1 pound a week, minimum.  ***More would be sweet, but this doesn't always happen, even when all of the rules are followed. 
4. Blog every Sunday (more, if I have news or anything important to say!)
5. Record my weights and exercise stats
6. Keep a personal food journal, on loseit.com (Lose It . Com)

Other Goals

1. Work on the clutter in my life. This will help me at home and at work.
2. Recognize and acknowledge my successes.
3. Keep a list of my non-scale victories.
4. Try to become a better friend, i.e., get outside of myself....
5. Develop some new interests and hobbies, besides food!  Blogging, of course, is one of these.
6. Work on my self-esteem.

Please note, the fact that I've taken until January 15th to blog about my goals for the new year, is just a minor example of the procrastination in my life. Much of my problem is that I 'live in my head' and I need to better translate my thoughts into actions.

Do any of you have a problem with this?  Please comment, if you do.  I am also open to any and all suggestions about blogging and staying successful in my weight loss journey for the long haul.  I'd love to hear from you.