Fresh Start

I love January 1st. Always full of such promise. This year is going to be different. This is going to be the year where promises and resolutions become everyday habits. I'm taking steps to organize my life (body and soul) and it feels amazing.

Every week this adventure has me looking for things to keep me balanced and busy. Here are my new loves for this week:

"Just Dance 2"
If you have a Wii, go and get this game.  It has a "Just Sweat" mode that gets your body moving and heart rate up. When the elliptical gets a little bland, this game saves the day. Watch out Moose Country, I'm brushing up on my dances moves with the help of Donna Summer and Rihanna.

"Naked Mighty Mango 100% Juice Smoothies"
Last week, my nutrition assessment blew me out of the water. I learned that good carbs are my friends and I need more of them. Enter "Naked Smoothies" - filling, full of natural fruit, high on carbs and low on fat.  Split these bad boys in two and they make for an awesome snack that satisfies a sweet tooth.

"Food Network's How To Boil Water - Life Beyond Takeout"
I am NOT a cook. I don't like to cook, but that doesn't mean I don't need to learn how. Eating healthy and controlling spending requires making meals at home. It's time for me to suck it up and learn how.  
My fantastic best friend Ashleigh let me borrow her "first cookbook" that taught her the basics of cooking. If her current dishes are any indication, I should memorize this book. I've already skimmed through it and can feel a trip to Trader Joe's coming on.

That's what I found this week. Thanks to everyone for sharing their exercise tips and recipes - please keep them coming! The weight is coming off slowly, and every one's support is making the difference.

Enjoy your first day of 2011 - *MUAH*