What is Important?

The reason I started this journey was so I could focus on what is really important in my life and be healthier and happier. Tonight, Ben has proposed that we have an "at home date night." He's going to cook me dinner, give me a massage,  and treat me like a goddess and if I'm feeling feisty.... we will do all of this while watching night 3 of Shark Week.

Because this sounds like the night that dreams are made of, I'm writing my blog early. I've been meaning to do an entry where I make a list of things that are important to me:

  1. Maintaining a healthy relationship with Ben. 
  2. Constantly finding ways to be a better girlfriend, daughter, sister, and friend.
  3. Taking time to be a better me
  4. Staying dedicated to making healthy choices for myself
  5. Staying sharp and on top of my game for work
  6. Not sacrifice my progress for a pleasure that won't last
  7. Not letting my progress keep me from doing the other things on this list
  8. Taking time to cook and not letting bad food choices seem like a good idea because they are easier
  9. To keep going and never let myself go back to being lazy and lethargic just because it is easier
  10. Constantly finding ways to make eating better and working out more fun and productive
I'm off to enjoy an evening with the man that makes me feel like I am perfect just the way I am. I could do this without him by my side but I'm really glad I don't have to. I feel lucky to have him and tonight we are going to celebrate like it's our anniversary!

<3 Katie
Day 56
200lbs
Feeling loved

Comments

  1. UnknownAugust 6, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    awwww. you definitely deserve that. have a fabulous evening being feisty during shark week ;)

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