New Year, New Me

I am a mother of three.  I clean the house and usually fail miserably. I attempt to cook, and the results are almost always less than appealing.  I grocery shop; I go to the cleaners, the bank, and doctor's appointments.  I drive to soccer, baseball, gymnastics, dance, and hockey.  I pick up from preschool and kindergarten.  I go on fabulous play dates with my best friends.  I am blessed and fortunate enough to be a stay at home mom.  I would NEVER change the way my life is. Even on the most chaotic days, I am still so grateful for this life.  BUT, this year I am willing to allow myself to admit that I always take a back seat to everyone else's needs.  I rarely exercise.  I never get my nails done or even a haircut for that matter.  I use gift cards and money I get for my birthdays and Christmas on my children or my husband.  I do all this because I love my family, and I want to make them happy.  However, this year my resolution is to take better care of myself in addition to my family.  I still won't go to the spa or spend money on clothes, but I will put my mental and physical health at a higher priority this year because I truly believe that if I feel healthier, prettier, etc. I will be a much better mom and wife. 

I feel my healthiest and happiest when I am on Paleo.  I am so grateful that my girlfriend Laura introduced me to Paleo two years ago.  I cannot claim to have followed it strictly ever since then, but it definitely has changed the way I look at food.  When I think about the crap I used to put into my body it makes me cringe.  However, I still indulge in the occasional Sour Patch Kid or Mike and Ike.  I am human. 

So starting January 6th, because dad and Angie come into town tomorrow, and we eat and drink like pigs the entire time they are here, I will be doing 30 days of strict Paleo in order to kick off my year of the new and improved, healthy me!  I will also plan, and hopefully keep, to working out/running three times a week.  I will list every day what I had for breakfast, lunch and dinner and include any recipes I try in case anyone wants to give paleo a shot. 

I will be blogging in order to hold myself accountable.  My goal is to be in the best shape of my life by July 26.  On July 26th, my baby brother is marrying the girl of his dreams whom just so happens to be my best friend's little sister!!!  I am so honored to be a part of their wedding, and I want to feel and look great(not as great as the bride of course) on this blessed day! 

During the next few days, I will post a little information about Paleo and some of the benefits of following a Paleo lifestyle. 

I wish all of you a happy and healthy new year!!!  Bring it on 2014!!!