2011....whoa, it's been a WHILE!

I forgot I started blogging. LOL. I have gained a hefty 25 lbs in the year 2010, and I must say, I do NOT like it. With all Mom's surgeries and health scares, the year was probably the most stressful year of my entire life. But Mom's brain is on the mend and there's waaay less to worry about now. I'm no longer consumed with thoughts about her and Dad's situation, in fact I'm starting to forget it only happened a year ago. That's a great feeling.

But, the emotional strain of such a horrific ordeal took it's toll and I ended 2010 in a severe depression. I have been considering medication (as my sister and mom are both medicated for depression), but I'm resisting the idea more now than ever. I feel happier when I'm healthier, when I'm more regimented, when I'm more active...so I'm making 2011 about getting myself back to a happy place.

In 6 days, I'm already noticing a big difference! I am exercising each day (even with this broken ankle), I'm paying close attention to my diet, I'm taking melatonin so that I sleep earlier than my body naturally wants me too (bedtime=11pm right now but by next week, I'm hoping to be down to 10:30pm).

Even after the breakup I just went thru, I am not feeling nearly as depressed as I was a month ago-before/during Christmas. I really do have an energy I haven't had in a while. I'm excited to keep it going!