Such a scaredy cat

Doesn't it feel good to have a plan?  I always feel relieved when I come up with an elaborate plan even if I have no clue how to force myself to follow through.  It's like my brain just needs to know that in fact, I am capable of thinking strategically even if my adherence is less than 50%.  Things seem to fall into place more easily and my stress level subsides greatly. 
So now that I have this new "plan" what on earth do I do with it?  Follow it? Well, duh.  Mustering up the courage is a whole other kettle of fish!  I know exactly what I need to do... this should be so simple! Why is it that I can't take the first steps?  Day by day, I find legitimate (or otherwise) excuses of why I should put it off until tomorrow.  I am really hoping that by the end of this week I can proudly say that there is no going back, that I am fearlessly moving forward into the unknown! 

but... I will probably wait until Friday...

Oh yes... current weight: 172.2 (down from 176.6 last week!!)

Dance to the music... and don't stop

I know I am not the only one who watched 60 minutes last night... but this really resonated with me, "At the end of the day all we will ever have is memories. That's it. You have to make as many as you can. Memories... That's all." John Gotti. 
We all KNOW this is true, but how often does life get in the way or we're just too busy in our day to day lives to remember to take advantage of every single moment we have?  The busy stuff is just noise.  We're not going to look back with joy on folding laundry or tear up at the thought of having dinner ready on time.  Are those things important?? Sure... but if the day to day stuff is being accomplished at the cost of experiencing more... well in my opinion, it can wait.  Opportunities to spend quality time with the people we love are endless.  Somehow they seem to slip right on by without notice. 
Look around you for inspiration.  Find a project to work on at home as a family, get outside and just enjoy the shape of the clouds.  Stand outside in a downpour and listen and notice just how loud the rain can get, stomp in the puddles.  Go for a walk, notice the bees dancing from flower to flower and savor the dizzy flight.  Go to the park and don't watch your children play, swing with them!  When was the last time you felt that rush?  Build a blanket fort in the living room.  Giggle!  As often as possible! 
At the end of the day we are all tired, we are all stressed, there is always a reason to mentally check out.  The more you succumb, the harder it will be to drag yourself out.  Break the cycle now, you won't regret it!

My plea to you is: DON'T ALLOW THOSE MOMENTS GO BY!
There is no reasonable excuse. 

Oh yeah, and I am currently at 173... ugh... but I am trying again and that's what counts!