Happy 2007

Happy New Year. This is it. Everyone makes resolutions on January 1, so here are mine. This is the year I take care of me. I have spent the past 7 years growing, nursing, nurturing and otherwise doing everything for 2 little people (and one big one). I know that I am at risk of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, due to family history. I really don't need much more of a wake up call. My father died last year and he was a mess due to his lifestyle. I have spent the past 10 months trying to change some things. I am eating way healthier than ever, but I am not pleased with the results. I still have a long way to go and I am not getting enough exercise. SO, this is it. I am getting rid of junk food in this house. Not that we had much to begin with, but I realize this family cannot have it around. I am already vegetarian with no dairy, but I need to cut out refined sugar (God help me there). BUT I did it once before and felt great, so why not do it again? Sugar is not my friend. I know this. Even Ozzy isn't getting enough exercise, so I need to make sure he gets walked every day. I am not sure how to squeeze it in, but I have to. Wish me luck.

I am cooking the traditional New Year's Day meal today. Black eyed peas are in the Crock Pot (my Christmas gift), and I have collards, corn bread and sweet potatoes to cook up. Maybe I'll bake some apples, too. Yum. And Happy Birthday to my wonderful niece, Heather! She is 29 today.