While I don’t usually make specific New Year’s Resolutions, January for me has always been a time to reflect on the successes of the past year and make new goals for the year ahead. This year, there are a few different aspects of my life that I aim to improve and one of those is my health and fitness level.
I’m at a healthy weight overall, but I know that there are many nutritional areas I could improve and since I’ll soon be turning 34, ensuring good health is only going to get more and more important as the years go by. So for 2015, these are my top three health and fitness goals:
1. Exercise
I have to admit that exercising regularly is never something I’ve enjoyed. And for the most part I haven’t really needed to do it either since I walk or bike when running errands and live a fairly active lifestyle overall. But with my boys growing older and gaining more independence, I find I’m not moving around as much as I used to. That’s why for 2015, I’ve decided that in addition to my daily physical activity, I will do at least 30 minutes of strength-training three times a week. My daily errands may give me the cardio workout I need, but they aren’t very effective at building muscle!
2. Eat Breakfast
Of all of my bad habits, this is probably one of the worst. I’ve just never been very good about eating breakfast and as I bustle to get my kids out the door every morning, I’ve gotten even worse. When both boys have school, I sometimes won’t have anything but coffee until the afternoon rolls around. Since this is such a long-time habit of mine, I’m turning to Orange Naturals to help. I may not feel like eating in the morning, but a quick shake made with a few scoops of Orange Naturals ND Shake Women is something even I don’t mind gulping down. With 18 grams of protein, 7 grams of fibre and nutrients to help prevent women-specific health issues, it’s a great way to start the day for a breakfast-hater like me!
3. Take “Me” Time
For years I was absolutely work obsessed, and while it definitely helped build the success of my business, it also left me drained, irritable and almost constantly stressed. About halfway through last year, I started taking more time for myself by scheduling regular nights out with friends, taking my boys on occasional fun outings and even just turning off the computer every week or so to read a good book. The difference it made in my mood and outlook on life was incredible and it’s something I’m going to continue in 2015. Over the next year, in addition to the downtime I’ve already started to add to my schedule, I’m going to make it a mission to completely unplug for at least one day per week.
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Starting a new year is such an inspirational time and I can’t wait to see the difference in my body and mind as I tackle my health and fitness goals for the year. By making small, sustainable changes to my lifestyle, I have no doubt that I’ll be looking back at 2015 with pride when the next year rolls around.
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Stephen Gordon says
To drink mre smoothies and walk more.
Gizele says
To get more exercise and not eat so many sweets.
Suzie M says
to try & cut sugar out of our diet
Pat Drouillard says
drink more water
Joy says
I have many; still working on them! To walk 30 minutes every day; to drink more water; to stretch and breathe for at least 10 minutes every day; to take vitamins daily — still a work in progress!
Amanda @MultiTestingMom says
I could join you on those goals, although I do eat breakfast, just not always at the time that I should! Great post 🙂
Karine says
Bring lunches so I don’t end up eating bad food
Andrea B. says
I reached my goal weight last year and this year I want to tone up. I want to go on more walks with my family and do more outdoor activities. Thank you for this awesome opportunity!
Shirley OFlynn says
To eat healthier and to exercise more regularly in the new year.
Maggie C says
Mines is to move towards a less meat lifestyle!
DArW says
Eat real food, cut out sugar and hopefully grain!!
Holly Wright says
My goal this year is to eat much less bread, and to cook more green vegetables!
Anna W says
To take more walks together and eat more veggies with meals.
Stephanie LaPlante says
Our goals are intense but possible. My dad is going to beat cancer, I’m going to eat heart healthy, my moms going to lose belly fat for her heart, my sister is going to get help for mental illness and my brother is going to get buff!
tanyab79 says
We have already been doing the healthy eating for six months so we decided we would try to exercise at least 15 minutes each day.
charityk says
my goal is to stay active
Athena says
To eat healthier
J says
Be more active outside. And do more active things together.
MrsWhite says
Absolutely “cliche”, but the #1 goal this year is to quit smoking. It’s such a terrible habit and I have had it! My husband and I are already taking the right step forward this year and have scheduled Dr appointments – I am excited to begin this new journey!
Kathryn says
Good for you, MrsWhite! I quit seven years ago and never looked back; best thing I ever did for myself in so many ways. 🙂 You can do it!!
MrsWhite says
Thank you so much! Congrats on 7 years..What a truly amazing accomplishment! 🙂
Silvia D says
Get outside more,eat more Live foods, cook healthier
Heidi C. says
I am working on trying to drink more water.
Tainan Lu says
eat healthier
Jeannie says
OUr goal is to eat healthier and more balanced meals
Amy C says
To drink more water
Jennifer P. says
Mine is to get more exercise – at least 5 days a week, with a combination of running, walking and volleyball.
kathy downey says
My goal is to lose 51 lbs
Soozle says
I am trying to limit the amount of junk food in my diet and increase water intake
Lisa H says
One of our goals is to eat less sugar.
Cheryl says
We need to eat better 🙂
Katy Emanuel says
Our goal as a family is to get outside more
Carol Denny says
To eat better and walk more.
Ira says
I just hope we can spend more time outside.
Jody D says
One of our goals is to increase the amount of fresh produce we eat, even in winter months
Victoria Ess says
My goals is to quit smoking.
nicolthepickle says
One of mine is to play outside more with the kids.
Sherry K says
We have started to eat more plant based foods.
Jonnie says
We are going to get more sleep and cut way back on sugar
Dreena says
We will cut back on the sugars and exercise more.
Cheers.
Tania B says
My health goal for 2015 is to meditate everyday to reduce stress.
Julie G. says
We are trying to eat more healthy (unprocessed) foods and to consciously be more active.
lori b says
my goals are to tone my body and have more endurance
Penni says
We need to work out regularly, do some strength-training, and lose weight.
Nicky says
drink more water and go for walks at least three times per week
D.Petch says
Eat well, regular exercise.
Lynda Cook says
I would love to be able to change my eating habits, eat more greens and drink more water
thomas rusinak says
more trips to the gym
Wanda Tracey says
Our goals as a family include cutting back on sugar,drinking more water and tea and continuing to walk every day.The last one is the hardest to do in the winter especially on cold days but we do try and so far it’s been pretty consistent.
kevin snyder says
maybe this would be the help I need
Doris Calvert says
no resolution just live a healthier life style
Traci bender says
Thank you, Great giveaway for my New year resolution