Happy New Year

2013 isn't starting out so hot for the Larson ladies. I've been sick - like, call in to work sick because I actually am too sick to just sit in a chair without dying. But even worse... my mom broke her ankle yesterday when she slipped on a patch of ice trying to go to the gym. :-( I feel so bad for you Mom!! Things can only go up from here!

2012 was quite a year: I ran my first marathon. I got faster and got PR's for both my half marathon and 5k distances. I got a promotion. And of course the latest news of getting engaged! All very wonderful things, although it's hard not to look back at 2012 and see it tinged with my struggles with weight. The year started and ended alright, but there was a huuuuge part (especially the summer which is when people usually like to feel their best) that I was uncomfortable in my own skin.

This year I've not made any specific resolutions (although there are tons I could think of that I'd like to try). My main goal for this year is to.... Keep Calm and Carry On!!! Way too many times I've weighed in the morning... it's higher than I think it should be... I enter the pit of despair... then bury my head in a jar of peanut butter for a solid week until I have an "I can't live like this" meltdown, buy a new food journal, and start over again as the Patron Saint of Baby Carrots. Plus I think the Keep Calm mantra will serve me well as I'll be entering the many phases of wedding planning which I'm sure will prove to be quite the experience.

Lucky for me, the lovely Sue Becker got me the most perfect notebook for Christmas. As I told Rebecca today, I will NOT tear out pages when I slip up and want a "do over." No friends - I will keep calm, and carry on. ;-)

2013 Food/Exercise Journal