I need to think positively. I am reading the Dr. Phil book- "The Ultimate Weight Solution."  Working on the chapter on negative self talk and the ways I sabotage myself.  No one puts the food in my mouth.  I chose to exercise or not.  I have to begin to think positive.  It is the truth.  Those days when I feel upbeat and positive, I accomplish more.  I am watching the innaugural address on tv.  President Obama is so uplifting.  I pray he can inspire our country to be better.  I read an interview with Will Smith this AM and he said that when Obama comes into a room, the energy level goes up and he inspires people to be better.  So it is a new year and new beginnings.  I want to be the new me.  I am tired at work of being negative.  I feel so unproductive and miserable.  I have to remember the reasons I like my job.  I have to find ways to make it work. I have to focus on me.  I want to exercise more and lose weight which will help me feel better and be a better person and mother and wife.   I want to live better.  I want a cleaner, less cluttered house and life.  I want to work less, get more done.  I want more "me" time.  I want to watch more movies, read more books.   I had this same feeling 1 year ago.  Looking back at 2008, I quit smoking 1/12/08 and joined the YMCA a few days later.  OK, moved in the right direction.  Now I will continue that effort. My prayers go out to our new President and his family and our country!  Here is to new beginnings and a great year!