Thanks! That’s exactly it... Gratitude and consistency are my watchwords, I think. :-)

This is going to sound really pathetic, but last night I ended up crying because I felt so overwhelmed by just the thought of the new year and all the things I want to do to improve my life (and all the ways I failed to do that in the previous year).

“For <SMALL MEASUREMENT OF TIME> per <LARGER MEASUREMENT OF TIME>, I will endure the frustration and shame of ____________.”

Thanks so much for the advice! You make it sound so easy, LOL! But you’re right...if I can get over the planning stages, that’s half the battle. :-)

I wish I could be as cool as Shep’s Mom when I grow up...*sigh*

I wish I could be as cool as Shep’s Mom when I grow up...*sigh*

I know a guy who absolutely feels like you as well...LOVES to cook (he even cooks for his dog!).

My mum tried to teach me as a child, but she said I was always pouting, LOL!

Thanks! The hardest thing will be making it a habit...

I have memories from a young age of my mother cooking in the wee hours of the morning before work, or late at night after work, for our family of five. To me, she always looked so tired. Then on top of that, my idiot stepfather (whom she left after 20+ years, thank the stars) would complain, “Oh, this again? Ugh!” How…

*snickers*

Eating healthier = cooking more meals at home

Thanks for the advice! I do want to join a gym eventually (I like lifting weights), but I’ll have to do some financial rearrangements first.

Holy crap, that is amazing! Thanks for telling me your story - I’m totally inspired!

Thank you kindly, friend!

Very few of us have the attention span for a resolution that lasts all year, but something that restarts every month or changes with the seasons can help you stick with it.

Perhaps unambitious...but I want to start a simple exercise routine, and actually stick to it. I’m thinking about beginning with a bodyweight routine, since the equipment requirements are almost nonexistent and it can be done almost anywhere.

Oh, dear....my best wishes to you!

I think I’ve done ankle/knee damage, as my compulsion is to wobble my legs & it’s gotta be some strain on the joints & ligaments.

THANKS FOR THE NIGHTMARE FUEL!

Interesting...I hope it doesn’t bother you too much now!