Resolutions. That’s a word you’ve heard about 50 billion times in the last week, eh? I’ve never been one to set New Years resolutions. The truth is: I do pretty well already. I eat mostly healthy (trust me, I have more than my fair share of indulgences!). I exercise on a consistent basis (and love every minute of it!). I take care of myself (I get enough sleep and keep stress to a minimum!). I’m happy.
Photo by Stephanie Cotta Photography
Now hear me out: I’m not saying I’m perfect. By no means whatsoever am I even hinting at that. I think there’s always room to improve, but in general… I’m doing great. Sometimes I think our society places so much emphasis on being superwoman (or man), and it can leave people feeling like nothing they do is ever good enough. Well, I disagree with that. I’m giving you the ok to be content in your life.
Do you want to make resolutions? Go for it! (And if you need help with any aspect, I’d love to help!) Personally, they’re just not for me. I can’t say, “I won’t eat ice cream anymore.” To me, that’s pure craziness! I do make healthy choices, and I think itz important people do, in general. However, I’m also a HUGE believer in listening to your body. If you want ice cream, eat some. This does not mean eat ice cream for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every single day of your life nor does it mean to eat an entire gallon in one sitting. Honor your body, your wants, your cravings in moderation!
I strive to be a better person each and every day. I do like to try new foods and new ideas which is why I will be trying the New Year New Rules program. Now, this may seem hypocritical to everything I just wrote. However, itz not a diet nor a resolution – just a 15 day program with real food and clean eats. We’ll see how it goes and I’ll be sure to share with you my feedback.
Making small changes to live a healthier life are the way to go in my book. For example, “I will eat breakfast everyday,” or, “I will get 8 hours of sleep each night,” or, “I will move my body 4 times a week.” THOSE are goals worth setting if you need somewhere to start.
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Several Other FitFluential Ambassadors’ Take on Resolutions: (worth reading!)
- Why NOT being your leanest is 100% ok! <— Great article about being confident AND happy – couldn’t agree more!
- New Year, New Goals: How Do You Wanna Feel? <– Amazing! A plan and an example of how you’ll actually achieve your goals!
- No resolutions, but much success! <— Resolutions are not the end all be all. Success CAN still happen without resolutions.
- Cleansing: Physical, Mental & For the Home <– Ways to make a fresh start in 2013.
- Setting SMART Goals <— Studies have proven the effectiveness of SMART goals which is why we use them at school all.the.time.
- One Word is the New Resolution <– Amanda’s word is PURPOSE. What’s yours?
Do you set New Years resolutions? What are your thoughts on the matter?
Aw I’m so proud of you for doing this babe!
I love this Linz! I think you are perfect just the way you are and love your outlook on this. I think it’s so important to recognize when setting “resolutions” or goals in general to also acknowledge how much we have already accomplished!
I love resolutions but that’s mainly because I am a list loving person. I love to add check marks. However, I don’t live and die by them.
Beautiful beautiful post, Linz! I love your attitude. It’s so admirable. You’re such an amazing role model. You inspire me! <3 Thank you so much for the link love. xoxo
I really liked the concept of “one word” for your year, so that’s the approach I’ve taken this year. Really, I’m just building on something I started working on in December, but it’s what feels right for me. I don’t think resolutions, goals, or whatever are necessary for everyone though!
Love your attitude! It’s so important to pause and just be happy where you are in life! Sometimes small goals are so much better than large resolutions!
Love this!
No resolutions this year…just a commitment to my overall well being
Great links, thanks for sharing them.
This is a great post! I am with you on this approach. I have some small goals, but I am not a big resolution setter.
Happy new year to you!
I am excited about the NYNR program too! My word this year is KAIZEN… translated from Japanese, it means Daily Improvement.
I love this. So true- we always want to find something wrong… something we need to fix. It’s ok to be ok!
Although I’m not a big resolutions person either, I do think it’s easy to think that resolutions have to be about losing weight, eating better, or exercising more when they really can be about anything in our life that we want to improve on (i.e. relationships, better time management, etc). I think we should always be challenging ourselves to improve in different areas in our lives throughout the year!
Permission to be content with yourself. Love that
I don’t set resolutions on January 1st because I’m constantly re-evaluating my life to see where I can make improvements, while working on accepting the things I can’t change. I think that people put too much pressure on themselves around New Year and forget that it’s never a bad time to make positive changes!
I’ve been off the healthy eating track for a bit, so setting resolutions was really helpful for me. But good for you for giving yourself a bit of a break from them! If you’re already eating well, exercising, and happy with your life, why put that extra pressure on yourself, right?
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So true! I like setting goals instead–it gives me something to look forward to & work on, but I also have the whole year to do ‘em!
I set some resolutions for myself… but I already do most of them. My resolutions are really not very difficult (for me)
Happy Friday!
Love this post Linz!
I love the shout outs that you gave to other Fitfluential Ambassadors. Oh and no I didn’t make resolutions this year, just set a few goals! Cheers, Tara
I’m with you… I don’t really do resolutions. I think I do pretty well for myself normally & just keep with those goals of being healthy.
I couldn’t agree more!! Sometimes I feel like I’m always making new goals in order to be more “perfect”. Maybe my resolution should be to stop trying to be perfect!! I eat my fair share of ice-cream… so I think I’m on track
Hi Linz! I believe this to be a great outlook and glad you provided your point of view on this all! I have debated resolutions for this year, and while some in certain areas would be helpful, I think staying away from them for now is a better idea
I don’t really do new years resolutions. Why wait until the new year to improve yourself?
This is such a great post Lindsay! I love that you’ll be happy where you are! Such a great outlook you have, that many of use can adopt for ourselves for the better! I’m not a fan of resolutions just because I don’t get why a day holds so much value over those things and people get so attached to them. I like the idea of small goals that end up adding up to something over time. It seems to overwhelming if you look for the huge resolution, which I think is why so many people don’t end up accomplishing them. Oops, sorry for the spiel;) xo
I really love this blog post and the first picture in this post is absolutely beautiful!!
First of all OMGOMG OMGGGG I WON!! SO exciting!! Emailing you RIGHT after this comment. Secondly, I love your approach to the resolutions. I agree with you in the fact that I try to stay consistent ALL year and not have to make any drastic changes at the beginning. With that said I don’t make resolutions, instead I make small goals. I find this to be in continuation with my already consistent life decisions!
I actually didn’t make any New Year’s resolutions this year. Not for any particular reason. It just didn’t cross my mind. After reading this, I wonder if it’s bc I AM content with where I am at this very moment. I plan on exercising more and incorporating cardio back into my workout regimen as my HA issues are no more. Other than that, I don’t know what Major changes I want to make. I mean of course there are still lots of improvements to be made, but that I’ll know as the year unfolds itself
. I love your attitude and your zeal for life! Have a wonderful Sunday, my beautiful friend!
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