October Resolutions
We are now firmly in October and this month is the departure platform for a bullet train ride to 2009. It’s a train filled with candy corn, Thanksgiving dinners, Thanksgiving leftovers, baking, holiday parties and a New Year’s Eve gorge. In the blink of an eye it will be January 1, 2009 and if tradition holds I’m at risk of starting the year laying face down on the closet floor with self loathing, motivation, and vodka sluicing around in my stomach which is 5 pounds heavier.
In the past The New Year was the day to start a diet. But I do not want to feel like I did last year. So this year, right now, I’m reaffirming my commitment to diet and exercise. I am envisioning stepping on the scale January 1, 2009 (quietly because I don’t like loud noises on New Year’s Day) to discover that I am 5 pounds less than today.
The first danger zone is Halloween, we’ve got 26 Days until the blood sugar and gore fest. Here are my October Resolutions:
October Resolutions
I resolve to exercise 18 times before Halloween.
I resolve to drink an unreasonable amount of water 20 times before Halloween.
I resolve to purchase Halloween Candy on October 31st. If all the ”good stuff” is gone I will pass out dental floss.
I accept that passing out dental floss is like painting a target on my house that says EGG ME.
I understand that the neighborhood children are not evil.. they’re acting out as a result of a diabetic rage. I can blame the neighbors for this.
I’ve created another handy dandy printable for you. Print it out and stick on the fridge so we won’t be scary come Halloween!
October Resolutions and Goal Checklist Printable
I say you both dress up as the hot cartoon chicks in the header
furiousballs last blog post..sparkie needs some rest now
Last year was the first year I didn’t gain two brazillion pounds over the holidays. I only went up six or so, and even that was limited to that final week between Christmas and New Years.
This year I just resolve to do better. If that’s a 5 pound gain, so be it. If it’s a loss, … well, who am I kidding. There’s Chex Mix in my near future. There will be no weight loss.
Charlie Hillss last blog post..Dodged a Bullet
furious – that’s what I’m wearing right now!
Charlie – not gaining two brazillion is an accomplishment and why did you have to mention Chex Mix.. I love it
Kiki
Because the season is nearly upon us. We must be prepared, and face our worst fears.
Charlie Hillss last blog post..Dodged a Bullet
Brilliant.
But if you tie the dental floss into pretty little daisies, that’s nice, right? Kids love that. Or make swans out of aluminum foil. You can put notes inside of them: “You don’t need sugar to be happy!”
I’m getting started on origami witch faces right now! It will keep my hands out of the Sun Chips.
deb on the rockss last blog post..Mother Ricking Mavericks
Sounds like you’re got it covered!!!!!!!
Micheles last blog post..And…it’s Girlie Wisdom!
My WW meeting is giving us a chance to win a drawing for each meeting we attend between now and Christmas. Yep, we got a prize for just GOING. Since I’ve lost 5.6 lbs in 13 weeks, I like that.
Photoqueens last blog post..October 6
I love those resolutions! My WW goes through January so hopefully that will keep me in check.
WannaBeSkinnys last blog post..Week #5 Recap
Yeah, I decided to diet right now–am I nuts? Yes, I think so! But I like your idea–if I can lose 5 pounds I will be happy!
gingela5s last blog post..I’m BAAAAAACK…
Charlie – we will not go gently into that good holiday!
Deb – I love when you say we’re brilliant. I feel all glowy.
Michele we’re trying!
Photoqueen – Way to Go!
WannaBeSkinny – We’re always on the same page.
gingela5 – We like to call our plan the Cookie Dough of Low Expectations
Kiki
Actually, I think handing out floss is more of an invitation to “Floss me.” And that shizz can be hell to get out of the trees.
Jocelyns last blog post..
After many years of buying, eating, and then buying more Halloween candy, I’ve turned all Halloween Candy purchasing over to my husband. He buys is, hides it (usually takes it to work, where I can’t find and eat it) and then gets it out moments before the kiddies ring the doorbell. Oh, and he doesn’t usually get the kind of candy I like. That helps me avoid eating any leftover candy. Works for me. But I’m going to try your ‘drink an unreasonable amount of water 20 times before Halloween.’ Water in, water out.
Christies last blog post..The upside of falling down . . .
i have consumed approx. one glass of water today and it is 2:30pm. You just inspired me to fill back up. thanks! I am so, so dehydrated – always!
My neighborhood kids fear me. I dehumanized this one kid that ran out in front of my car. I made it clear that he had made an error in judgment and I embarrassed him in front of the whole bus stop. I wrapped up my tirade by explaining that his humiliation was better than him being dead and to stay out of the road.
Nicoles last blog post..FATTY FAT FAT-281
I typically start out a few pounds heavier before Halloween and end up dieting even after New Year’s! However, this year, I gained about 6 after a summer cruise! So my plan is to diet (Currently on Jenny Craig, my favorite diet)and lose that 6 before Halloween. Luckily, we live at the back of our development and get only 2-3 kids on Halloween. So I will buy my candy on the 31st!
This year I just resolve to do better. If that’s a 5 pound gain, so be it. If it’s a loss, … well, who am I kidding. There’s Chex Mix in my near future. There will be no weight loss.