I’m not the biggest fan of New Year’s Resolutions, as I’m always trying to improve my healthy lifestyle. But it is a good time for reflection on what we did right, and what we slacked in this year.
On a positive note, I’m really happy with my diet. I’m maintaining a healthy diet without losing weight, which means it’s sustainable. Most people view dieting as temporary deprivation, which is, why they yo-yo instead of looking for a long-term solution. I eat mostly paleo, although I do occasionally have small amounts of rice. I eat a lot of fat, and try to stay away from sugary food. Although, I do indulge on desserts on occasion, which I make or get from health food stores. My hair and nails are strong and grow like crazy, my skin loves it when I eliminate sugar, and dinners are more satisfying so I’m less likely to eat dessert. This past year I’ve tried raw vegan, vegan, gluten and nightshade free, and gluten and dairy free diets. I still avoid gluten and dairy, especially diary as I get flu-like symptoms from it.
On the down side, I’m not good at maintaining my exercise routines. I used to play soccer before I injured myself in a women’s league in Pasadena, and enjoy the structure of being on team. With my neuropathy, I prefer not to risk contact sports, as the last thing I need is an injury. I also have to be very careful when I do my physical therapy approved exercise routines so they don’t aggravate my arms. This makes for a very boring time at the gym, if that’s even possible. I don’t even have the added motivation to lose weight since my diet makes that unnecessary. So, I need to motivate myself properly this year, so that I will suck it up and get my ass to the gym. I found this cool image on pinterest (sorry the link was dead) that I’ve been meaning to try with this caption, “Workout tip jar. After each workout, tip yourself $1. After 100 workouts, treat yourself to new shoes or clothes or massage…” So hopefully the thought of going shopping this year will bring me to the gym. Cute jewelry that I definitely don’t need, here I come! No practical items, it decreases the motivation. This is supposed to exclusively be a reward.
I would love to hear what everyone is doing for the New Year. Feel free to leave a comment. Best of luck this year! Remember if you break your resolution, don’t quit, just do better tomorrow. We all have good and bad days.