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My Top 3 Health and Wellness Goals for the New Year

January 14, 2015 by Kathryn 121 Comments

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:

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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 this year. Over the next few months, 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.

No matter what your health and wellness goals are for 2015, Orange Naturals has some great products that can help you reach them sooner.

Check out the Optimal Health Starter Kit page for products to promote general wellness including probiotics, multivitamins and specialized products such as D3 and B-Complex vitamins.

One of my personal must-have vitamins for lowering my stress is the B-Complex. Within just a week of using it, I noticed how much calmer I felt.

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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 the yearwith pride when the next year rolls around.

Disclosure: I am part of the Orange Naturals Mom Ambassador Program and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.

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Comments

  1. Stephen Gordon says

    January 14, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    To drink mre smoothies and walk more.

    Reply
  2. Gizele says

    January 14, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    To get more exercise and not eat so many sweets.

    Reply
  3. Suzie M says

    January 14, 2015 at 12:54 pm

    to try & cut sugar out of our diet

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  4. Pat Drouillard says

    January 14, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    drink more water

    Reply
  5. Joy says

    January 14, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    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!

    Reply
  6. Amanda @MultiTestingMom says

    January 14, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    I could join you on those goals, although I do eat breakfast, just not always at the time that I should! Great post 🙂

    Reply
  7. Karine says

    January 14, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    Bring lunches so I don’t end up eating bad food

    Reply
  8. Andrea B. says

    January 14, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    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!

    Reply
  9. Shirley OFlynn says

    January 14, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    To eat healthier and to exercise more regularly in the new year.

    Reply
  10. Maggie C says

    January 14, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    Mines is to move towards a less meat lifestyle!

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  11. DArW says

    January 14, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    Eat real food, cut out sugar and hopefully grain!!

    Reply
  12. Holly Wright says

    January 14, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    My goal this year is to eat much less bread, and to cook more green vegetables!

    Reply
  13. Anna W says

    January 14, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    To take more walks together and eat more veggies with meals.

    Reply
  14. Stephanie LaPlante says

    January 14, 2015 at 5:32 pm

    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!

    Reply
  15. tanyab79 says

    January 14, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    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.

    Reply
  16. charityk says

    January 14, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    my goal is to stay active

    Reply
  17. Athena says

    January 14, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    To eat healthier

    Reply
  18. J says

    January 14, 2015 at 8:33 pm

    Be more active outside. And do more active things together.

    Reply
  19. MrsWhite says

    January 14, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      January 14, 2015 at 11:04 pm

      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!!

      Reply
      • MrsWhite says

        January 15, 2015 at 1:06 am

        Thank you so much! Congrats on 7 years..What a truly amazing accomplishment! 🙂

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  20. Silvia D says

    January 14, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    Get outside more,eat more Live foods, cook healthier

    Reply
  21. Heidi C. says

    January 14, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    I am working on trying to drink more water.

    Reply
  22. Tainan Lu says

    January 14, 2015 at 10:41 pm

    eat healthier

    Reply
  23. Jeannie says

    January 14, 2015 at 11:13 pm

    OUr goal is to eat healthier and more balanced meals

    Reply
  24. Amy C says

    January 15, 2015 at 12:01 am

    To drink more water

    Reply
  25. Jennifer P. says

    January 15, 2015 at 2:41 am

    Mine is to get more exercise – at least 5 days a week, with a combination of running, walking and volleyball.

    Reply
  26. kathy downey says

    January 15, 2015 at 4:56 am

    My goal is to lose 51 lbs

    Reply
  27. Soozle says

    January 15, 2015 at 5:03 am

    I am trying to limit the amount of junk food in my diet and increase water intake

    Reply
  28. Lisa H says

    January 15, 2015 at 5:20 am

    One of our goals is to eat less sugar.

    Reply
  29. Cheryl says

    January 15, 2015 at 6:08 am

    We need to eat better 🙂

    Reply
  30. Katy Emanuel says

    January 15, 2015 at 6:52 am

    Our goal as a family is to get outside more

    Reply
  31. Carol Denny says

    January 15, 2015 at 7:17 am

    To eat better and walk more.

    Reply
  32. Ira says

    January 15, 2015 at 7:36 am

    I just hope we can spend more time outside.

    Reply
  33. Jody D says

    January 15, 2015 at 7:46 am

    One of our goals is to increase the amount of fresh produce we eat, even in winter months

    Reply
  34. Victoria Ess says

    January 15, 2015 at 7:53 am

    My goals is to quit smoking.

    Reply
  35. nicolthepickle says

    January 15, 2015 at 8:07 am

    One of mine is to play outside more with the kids.

    Reply
  36. Sherry K says

    January 15, 2015 at 8:36 am

    We have started to eat more plant based foods.

    Reply
  37. Jonnie says

    January 15, 2015 at 8:55 am

    We are going to get more sleep and cut way back on sugar

    Reply
  38. Dreena says

    January 15, 2015 at 10:50 am

    We will cut back on the sugars and exercise more.
    Cheers.

    Reply
  39. Tania B says

    January 15, 2015 at 10:56 am

    My health goal for 2015 is to meditate everyday to reduce stress.

    Reply
  40. Julie G. says

    January 15, 2015 at 11:19 am

    We are trying to eat more healthy (unprocessed) foods and to consciously be more active.

    Reply
  41. lori b says

    January 15, 2015 at 11:20 am

    my goals are to tone my body and have more endurance

    Reply
  42. Penni says

    January 15, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    We need to work out regularly, do some strength-training, and lose weight.

    Reply
  43. Nicky says

    January 15, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    drink more water and go for walks at least three times per week

    Reply
  44. D.Petch says

    January 15, 2015 at 5:13 pm

    Eat well, regular exercise.

    Reply
  45. Lynda Cook says

    January 15, 2015 at 5:17 pm

    I would love to be able to change my eating habits, eat more greens and drink more water

    Reply
  46. thomas rusinak says

    January 15, 2015 at 5:39 pm

    more trips to the gym

    Reply
  47. Wanda Tracey says

    January 15, 2015 at 5:44 pm

    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.

    Reply
  48. kevin snyder says

    January 15, 2015 at 5:58 pm

    maybe this would be the help I need

    Reply
  49. Doris Calvert says

    January 15, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    no resolution just live a healthier life style

    Reply
  50. Traci bender says

    January 15, 2015 at 7:02 pm

    Thank you, Great giveaway for my New year resolution

    Reply
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