On losing 10 lbs, life, and the future

Despite it being the holidays, and despite the fact that I don’t think I’ve gone 20 minutes without shoving some form of food in my mouth for the past week, I’ve managed to lose 5 lbs. during the month of December.

This is very surprising. I think it has to do with a bunch of different factors – being stressed out about the job situation, running a lot more than I’m used to, and doing a light workout every day (free weights, ab routine and stretching). I’ve also been eating healthier over the past 2-3 months, and I feel a lot better these days. I have more energy, and I also find that I’m performing better in my hockey games. I don’t feel as sluggish as I used to … and the best part? I feel more confident about myself. Maybe nobody can notice the physical changes to my body, but I can, and it makes me feel great.

And yes, that number on the scale is exactly what it is – it’s just a number. I’m not obsessed with my weight, but I am obsessed with staying healthy and not falling back into the unhealthy lifestyle I was living this year. What with working so hard and always being on the go, I really neglected my body. I don’t want to do that again. Ever. I was run down, always tired, very lazy, and I got sick for the first time in years. I felt gross.

The past few years, I’ve really struggled with my identity. Who am I? What do I value? What do I want from myself? Creating this blog, taking control of my life in 2007, and figuring out what I really want from life was the first step to my independence and well-being. 2008 is going to be all about life changes – emotionally, physically and professionally … and I’m ready and excited for the challenge. :)