It’s almost 2020!

And, if you’re anything like me, you’re still eating Christmas cookies and takeout during this weird time between Christmas and New Year’s. I’m ready to reset my food and fitness routine, but at the same time just waiting for January 1. Why do I do that to myself?

At times in my past I have been more extreme in my New Year’s resets. I’ve done cleanses, Whole 30, and attempted yoga every day. What I’ve learned over the years is that the day the program is over, and in some cases a few days before, I go back to regular eating and less exercise. Yes, it’s usually healthier than where I started, but it still doesn’t seem to work as a long term approach.

So this year I’m trying to be a little more balanced.

I have two major goals for food and fitness as we ring in the New Year.

Track what I eat in my daily planner - because when I write it down I’m more aware and I eat less junk.
Set a schedule for my workouts. While I may not be make every workout according to the schedule, it will be a sort of “ideal workout calendar”. This will be a starting point to work the rest of my schedule around. This will make exercise more of a priority instead of fitting in my workouts when I can. I will also write them in my planner as I do my weekly planning on Sundays and put the calendar on the fridge so I see it often.

For other goal setting activities, I’m setting aside some time to reflect on this past year and decade.

I’m working on prioritizing my activities based on what truly matters in life - my personal goals and priorities for my family, personal growth, and business. To do this I need to write down and acknowledge where I’m going and who I want to become. These goals and priorities should always be at the forefront of my mind so I can weed out the less important tasks and concentrate on what truly matters.

So tell me…

What are you doing to prep for 2020?

What goals do you have and what are you excited for in the coming year and decade?

How do you approach the New Year and what keeps you motivated to reach your goals?