New Year’s Resolutions: To make them, to break them, or to just not bother with them at all.
The general consensus seems to be that the first New Year’s Resolutions were made by the ancient Babylonians approximately 4000 years ago, when they resolved to return any borrowed farming equipment back to its rightful owners for the upcoming new year. Of course, back then, this resolution was set for the vernal equinox and not January 1st. Additionally, it was the early Christians who passed on the ideal of using the turn of each new year as a point of reflection on the past and way of resolving to improve ourselves in the new year to come. These general ideals are what we still hold to today, when we make our own personal New Year’s Resolutions. The idea of making things right or better, especially ourselves, certainly seems like a nice way to start off any new year; and it’s with that positive spirit that so many of us eagerly start off each year in an attempt at betterment.
I have never actually made any New Year’s Resolutions in the past, so I guess that puts me in the just not bother at all camp; at least until now. The positive side of that is that I’ve never broken any resolutions, either. I guess we’ll see how long that lasts, though. I need to say that I’m not entirely sure why I’ve decided to do so this year, but maybe it’s just the right time to make some real changes in my life and have some accountability for sticking to them. Well, whatever the reason, here is my list of resolutions for the new year.
1. Cut Fast Food (most of it, anyway) out of my diet. I often feel lethargic and crappy after eating it anyway, so it might as well go.
2. Reduce my sugar intake; yes, including chocolate. This is going to be a really tough one for me, but there is too much Diabetes in my family to not make an effort here.
3. Hit the gym at least 3 days a week. Even if I just go slap the building, I need to stick with this one. Just kidding (sort of).
So, as I venture for
th into this new world of resolutions, does anyone have any tips to share on sticking with th ese things? Also, please feel free to share your own personal resolutions with us. We can s upport each other in our quests.
Happy New Year, Everyone!!
Updates:
Week 1 – The first week of the new year is now in the books and so far all is well in Resolutionland. I know it’s only one week, but need to start with one before I can get through the year. So, I worked out four days last week; spent three of the days in the gym and the fourth was a Hula Workout that was much more of a workout than I had ever expected and I’m still feeling it. And it was totally FUN!! Go figure?! I also had no fast food and no dessert all week. That last one was really tough for me, but I’m hanging in there with it. I did have a doughnut for breakfast, yesterday, but that was my only really naughty food for the week. I’d say I’m winning! : )
Week 2 – Two weeks of the new year is complete and all of my resolutions are still in tact. So far things seem to be going pretty well. I worked out four days this past week. Still LoVe the Hula Workout. Unfortunately, I did a 30-day shred workout on Friday and my calves are even more sore today from it; can barely walk actually. Doesn’t bode well for being able to get in a workout today and that’s not cool. Anyway, in other news I have still completely avoided fast food. YAY!! And last night was my first dessert of the year. It was my aunt’s birthday, so must indulge a little for birthday cake! : ) I also start my new job in a couple of weeks. That has nothing to do with my resolutions, but a good thing for the new year to share. Hope all is well with all of you!!
Week 3 – So, week three of the new year has come and gone (almost) and I’m still doing great on the resolutions front. I again took the time to workout four days this week. Considering I still really hate working out for the most part, I’m very proud of myself for continuing to hang in there with it. I have also managed to still completely avoid any and all fast food. So far, I don’t even miss it. I did have dessert one night this past week, while out to dinner with a friend. It was a very delicious apple crisp (figured I was at least getting some fruit in there – LOL), but I only ate about half of it and tasty as it was, it wasn’t satisfying at all. In the past, the very recent past, I would have thoroughly enjoyed such a dessert, but it didn’t do a thing for me. Maybe this is a sign that my body is really shifting into a healthier place. Or maybe it was just a fluke. I guess only time will tell.
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