| Rank | Top 10 New Years resolutions for 2014 |
1
| Lose Weight |
2
| Getting Organized |
3
| Spend Less, Save More |
4
| Enjoy Life to the Fullest |
5
| Staying Fit and Healthy |
6
| Learn Something Exciting |
7
| Quit Smoking |
8
| Help Others in Their Dreams |
9
| Fall in Love |
10
| Spend More Time with Family |
| Type of Resolutions (Percent above 100% because of multiple resolutions) | Data |
| Self Improvement or education related resolutions | 47% |
| Weight related resolutions | 38% |
| Money related resolutions | 34% |
| Relationship related resolutions | 31% |
| Length of Resolutions | Data |
| Resolution maintained through first week | 75% |
| Past two weeks | 71% |
| Past one month | 64% |
| Past six months | 46% |
These results and more statistics can be viewed here!
In the past I've set resolutions and have fallen into at least one of the failure rate categories more than once. After a visit with my doctor yesterday, it's evident that I have to do more than make a resolution. A few years ago I was diagnosed with Polycistic Ovarian Syndrome. It has a variety of unpleasant symptoms. There is no rhyme or reason to this medical condition. We can simply (and not so simply) treat the symptoms...some studies even say that it is possible to reverse some of the symptoms, but I'm not there yet. Two issues among the many that I experience are difficulty losing weight (more than the average person) and conceiving children.
Yesterday's visit came a little over 8 months post-pregnancy. My body is falling into its old ways and I knew it was time have a conversation with my new doctor. She is so patient and thorough in answering my questions. I left yesterday relieved that we now have a treatment plan, but it's still a waiting game. My husband and I have a dream to have several children, and with the difficulty we had conceiving our first, we wanted to go ahead and speak with an expert on what we can start doing now to hopefully help us in the future. One thing that I must continue to work on is losing the weight. Due to a very limited milk supply, my nursing came to an end after only 3 months. At that point the remaining baby weight began to cling to my body and due to an altered schedule and recovery, my weight-loss became null. I'm now 3-4 pounds away from my pre-pregnancy weight. This is great news, but I still have to work towards losing at least an additional 10%. Since pregnancy I've also been having difficulty with blood pressure...just one more thing to deal with. ::sigh::
I've struggled with my self-image forever. There was one point in my life, just a few years ago in fact, that I began to like my physical appearance. Since then I've lost sight of that person. During yesterday's discussion with my doctor, she looked me in the eyes and told me point blank that I have to start caring about myself. I have to make myself a priority...doctor's orders. Having her tell me this, along with all the things we discussed yesterday, have really put some things in perspective. I have to do this for me. I have felt guilty for so long over thinking of myself when I have a wonderful husband and a daughter who need me...REALITY CHECK: If I don't take care of myself, I won't be able to take care of them.
What does this mean for 2014 resolutions? Nothing. I am not making one this year. Instead, I am refocusing and renovating myself from the inside out. Prayerfully, I'll no longer fall into one of those failing statistics.
Over the next couple of days I plan to get January's menu together using lower-sodium recipes. I'm working on a game plan that will allow me to once again incorporate exercise into my daily routine, even if it is only 15 minutes. I have to start somewhere. I have to follow-up with my family doctor regarding my blood pressure and I have to have blood work done in the next couple of days. After using an extremely large amount of energy sanitizing and organizing my home prior to my family's arrival, I get to do it all over again thanks to my sister's 24 hour flu bug and the mess of Christmas past. I'm trying to find joy in these circumstances. The glass is not only half full. In reality, thanks to the goodness and mercy of my God, my cup is running over! I must take what is set before me and make my move. I hope you'll join me in going after the change you wish to see.
I am making the decision to try in 2014.
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