Resolutions

So, I think most of my blogging friends have made some sort of post about New Year's resolutions. I have only made one so far. It is NOT to go on a diet. I dieted twice last year only to gain back the 6-7 pounds I lost during the stressful period at the end of the semester each time. I just don't have the emotional energy this semester to count points or calories or what have you.

It's not that I won't do something to undo the backsliding of November and December a little bit. First, I need to get back to lifting, which I let fall to the wayside for the past 3 weeks and running, which I really only neglected totally for one week since November. (A minor victory!) Second, I definitely need to get back to somewhat healthier eating habits that do not include 2-3 desserts every day and/or 4 servings of potato chips every day in addition to my 3 meals. I don't really consider that a diet as much as do a return to normalcy.

Still, this resolution is proving harder to keep that I thought. I feel frustrated that my 'bigger jeans' fit again. And I've watched far too much television lately, and I'm sure that most of you know that the diet and weight loss commercials are out in full force now. Makeover shows aren't really helping either. Does anyone have any tips for or good books about a less agonizing relationship with food? I'd really like for this year to be one in which not only do I not diet, but I also don't obsess over every splurge and think about food all day long.

Maybe I should resolve to go to therapy? Or at least a dietician?