2014 New Years Resolutions

We just discussed my 2013 resolutions failures.

I have decided to set myself up for failure again in 2014. I am doing this by selecting the most cliche resolution of all time: losing weight.

Allow me to explain.

My weight has fluctuated pretty drastically over the last couple of years. I am currently 13 pounds heavier than I was when I had my license reissued this summer. That is not cool. My goal is to lose the 13 pounds during the first half of the year and STAY at that weight for the remainder of the year (and beyond).

Now, before you go ragging on me that I'm unhealthy and super fat and must be ugly and unlovable and I should hate myself for being bigger than a size 2, I would just like to tell you to shut the hell up because you aren't perfect either and in this particular instance you are flat-out WRONG.

Also, before you go ragging on me about accepting myself the way I am and not being defined by a number on a scale, I would like to say that you are misinformed. I really don't give a crap what I weigh. I am perfectly happy being 120 pounds if I look good and feel good, but I'm also perfectly happy being 170 pounds if I look good and feel good. The BMI scale is bologna and doesn't deserve the control it has over our current views on body size.

My primary reason for wanting to drop the weight is simply that I don't feel comfortable at my current size. My pants are too tight, my shirts are too short, and I personally find my disproportionate gut to be unattractive to me, which kills my confidence.

My secondary goal for the year is to rebuild my bank balance. I loved the sense of accomplishment I felt looking at my growing bank account, and I want to reclaim that and surpass my savings from 2013. Hopefully no dirtbags will steal my car this year. That would be nice.

What are you resolving to accomplish in 2014? Did you meet your goals for 2013?