I'm feeling very alone in the is journey. On a highway with so many traveler, I feel like I'm flying solo. Who's this about anyway? Me - It is a solo journey.

Today is a new day. It is so easy for my mind to be drawn to the negative. Today starts a week of positive thinking. It starts with this thought.

"I CAN DO HARD THINGS"

Why am I struggling? Why does confidence slip so quickly? I can do it. I've done it before. This is no different!

I don't want to do a weight goal for the holidays. Dwelling on a number is very difficult for me. I find more success with an activity goal. That's what I'm going to do.

Activity Goal:

1. I'm going to run 15-20 miles per week. This means running an extra day - probably on the treadmill. That's okay. I can do this.

2. I'm going to do Jillian Michaels "No More Trouble Zones". This is going to be tough but the pay off - the pay off will be so worth it. I can't wait. By January 1, 2011 - I want to be able to complete the entire workout.

3. This is not an activity goal but I will be active in doing it. TRACKING! I WILL TRACK EVERYDAY!

I'm an all or nothing girl. In order for me to have a successful holiday season - I'm going to be a nothing girl (that doesn't sound very positive!) I'm going to say no to all the sugar and treats of the season. Candy kills me. I can do this. It's okay - it's not life or death. With every opportunity to pass up sugar comes confidence. Confidence that will build and build as I say "no".