I love the end of the year. I get excited about it every time because I love the idea of starting fresh in the new year. It is a chance for all of us to have a starting point to make some changes and take some chances and try to reevaluate life in general. But every year, every single year, with all of my best intentions, January 1st comes and it ends up being a day where I lay on the couch recovering from the literal ind figurative hangover of the previous year. I call this day the "the black hole."
On this day, there are still unhealthy leftovers to eat. There are still mouthfuls of sweets laying around from the night before. There will be no trip to the gym, no running because, well, I am tired and honestly a little dehydrated. I was up late and I am tired and I am off work...insert excuse here.
So today is always my introspective day. Today is the day that I make my resolutions for the year. Maybe you are like me and this day was your black hole. If that is the case, here are some ideas from my list.
1. 30 minutes of cardio a day - I need to put myself first for at least 30 minutes a day. I owe that to myself to have some time alone, to improve my mood, and to reduce my risk of heart disease and cancers.
2. Give up fast food. I know this will be hard. Not that I eat a lot of fast food but it does happen. I think I will shoot for January and see how it goes.
3. Make more fresh meals. I would really like to eliminate as much processed foods as possible. I don't know that I could eliminate it all - I do love macaroni and cheese, but I would like to see how or if the difference improves my health.
4. Call and make my appointments for my cancer screenings! You would think that I would be on top on all my annual screenings but I have actually missed one this passed year.
5. Keep track of my progress to a healthier life. I will try my best to share things with you that worked for me. And I hope that you can share some ideas with me as well!
What works for you? What are your health goals for the year?
