2010 is nearly upon us (unless you’re one of our Aussie readers, in which case you’re already there!) and instead of making New Year’s Resolutions, I’ve decided to go with Chris Brogan’s method of choosing words to guide me through the year. If you’re single, check out my suggestions on how to use this method to improve your dating life.
I have three goal words, but will be sharing one big one with you all because I really, really, really want you to help me stick to it. Whether it’s by sending me a tweet once in a while, commenting on a post, or even sending me an email, hold me accountable, okay? Then when I’m hot, I’ll send y’all bikini pictures. Okay, maybe not. But maybe. We’ll see.
Maybe we’ll chat in a hot tub at GenCon.
My word is…
HEALTHSTYLE
More about healthstyle can be found at SummerTomato! Ever since I found Darya and her site, I’ve been a huge fan. She’s a scientist, a foodie, and knows how to get healthy while eating awesome food. Check out her guest post called Get Fit By Becoming A Food Geek.
Paths to Healthstyle
Path 1: Cook more meals at home (eat out less that 3 meals per week)
- Distractions: being unprepared (not going food shopping), unexpected schedule changes, parties/company, being lazy, free food at work
- Steps to the path: Plan out menus/recipes for a whole week, regular days for food shopping to stay stocked up, extra meals in the freezer for quick dinners, plans for breakfast, Salad Club at work
- The finish line: Being a better cook, fewer cravings, energy, losing weight, buying smaller clothes, being #fit4gencon!
Path 2: Make appointments for exercise and show up
- Distractions: being lazy, making excuses, not waking up, not having gym clothes, bad weather
- Steps to the path: Set regular schedule for every day, do laundry regularly, set out gym clothes at night, don’t make excuses
- The finish line: A regular exercise habit that I look forward to doing, more energy, losing weight, more toned muscles, buying smaller clothes, being #fit4gencon!
Path 3: Indulge in moderation
- Distractions: wanting to indulge more (or more often), being in situations where it’s hard not to indulge or where healthy choices are unavailable, letting myself fall off the wagon after one or two bad days, free snack food at work
- Steps to the path: Identify things that are worth indulging in and enjoying those fully. Avoiding mindless indulgences like chips, cookies, etc, that aren’t unique or worthwhile. At work, eat nuts, fruit, or Salad Club veggies as snacks. Find ways to celebrate that don’t hinge on food. Drink more wine.
- The finish line: A healthy lifestyle that still involves cheesecake, chocolate, and wine.
About e
Okay, e, it’s out there on the Internets now, so there’s no going back. I’ll be keeping my eye on you this year!
Also: Go, e, go!
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Interesting. This is pretty much exactly what I had planned for the new year (new century!) as well. In 2009, I had the great good fortune of a friend of mine getting me back into the gym. I go 3-5 days a week now.
In 2010, I want to build on that by changing other areas of my life around to a more healthy lifestyle, and of course priority #1 is to start eating better.
So good luck to you, I’ll be following your progress and using it inspire my own efforts!
No pressure or anything…
One easy way to cut some calories and/or fat from your meals it to switch to a vegetarian meat source and before anyone can say “eeww”, their is some really good stuff out there.
I particularly like Quorn products, http://www.quorn.us/ , especially their Grounds, which is like ground hamburger. Make sure to cook it with some good olive oil cause it soaks up the oil it’s cooked in.
Good Luck E!
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How about this for a suggestion – offer up bikini pictures on a certain date, and then you’ll have some incentive. If you don’t reach your goals, you’ll have to post pictures you’re not happy with.
You can give me a nudge as well as I try to get back on the road to #fit4GenCon (though again it is unlikely I’ll be anywhere near GenCon or any other RPG convention this year). Over 6 months without sodas, but need to get even more focused on other aspects of healthy eating, and excercising. Tightened the belt 2 notches last year, would like to do at least 3 this year, and hopefully see a Dr. and get an updated weight so I’ll have a better idea how I’m doing in the pounds lost department. I like how you’re avoiding the ‘resolution’ idea, hope you can take a minute and read my goals for 2010 when I post them later today.
sounds like you’ve got an excellent plan with some good paths to follow! best of luck with your goals and I hope you enjoy every moment of the journey
Good for you.
I have been in the fitness business for years, and have spent much of it dealing directly with clients, and I have to say that the above moderate plans sound realistic.
Best of luck and know that we are all out there rooting for you.
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