Goals

I need to start setting some goals. Yes, I have a goal weight in mind. But the fact that it is 60lbs away and I've been fluctuating between the same few pounds for what seems like forever, that goal seems nearly unachievable right now. I know, that if I work hard, stick to the program, and be honest with myself I will get there... eventually. But in the mean time, I need to look at the smaller picture. What short-term goals can I make that I can work toward? What can I do right now to change myself for the better both inside and out?

Short-term goal #1: I love (or used to love) running. It was something I would do not to lose weight or to be in shape, but it was my way of getting away from everything. If I had a bad day, or was just overwhelmed, running would be there to save me. I always felt better after running and never regretted it. But something in me just snapped and I stopped... and I gained 40lbs. I don't even remember why or if there even was a reason behind it. I just know that one day I was a runner and now I'm not. So, clearly I want to get back into running in the worst way. My goal is to start and finish C25K. I have started it before and given it up. I need to stick with it.

For now, that's the goal I have in mind. I will try to come up with a new short term goal every week. Hey, if I can make one small change at a time, those changes will add up quickly. And who knows, maybe that 60lbs I need to lose will come off faster than I realize.