The holidays are behind us and a brand new year awaits. Clean slate. Inviting. I love this time of the year! So much possibility lies ahead. It is a time to start fresh and think about what I want to accomplish for the year. I have never really been big on official New Year’s resolutions, but I do my own goal setting and ponder changes I would like to see in the year to come.
Last year I set a resolution/goal to start a gratitude journal. I want to be more conscious of those things in life that make me happy. At the end of every day I write down a few things that I am thankful for. Sometimes it is something simple like hitting all the green lights on the way to work when I am running late. Or sometimes it is more profound like finding my wonderful husband to spend my life with.
I have been most successful in achieving the goals I set when I make a defined plan of action. For example, instead of just saying, “I want to lose weight,” try putting together a specific plan for how you are going to do it. I like to focus on the journey instead of just reaching for the destination.
5 action steps to eat better/move more in 2010:
- Resolve to eat a better breakfast. Learn how to build one with these simple tips.
- Take mini breaks every 90 minutes throughout the day. Set a reminder on your calendar if you forget. Get up and walk stairs, do lunges at your desk or go for a brisk 3 to 5 minute walk.
- “Healthify” your recipes! Check out our tasty healthified recipes like this Cheesy Pizza Pasta
- Eat foods that satisfy. Have you noticed that certain foods last longer than others? Find out more by reading these tips on eating for satiety.
- Schedule your workouts daily. Did I say daily? YES! If you plan to work out only three times per week, in reality you will get maybe one or two days in. If you plan to do something daily, you will actually get 4 to 5 days—or more!
