Thursday Thoughts, December 27th

Happy Thursday a/k/a Friday eve friends!  Thanks for stopping by!  With January 1st right around the corner, I wanted to take a moment and talk about my goals for the month of January.  As I mentioned, one of the Wellness Coaches for a local meeting offered up a challenge to walk/run 2019 miles in 2019.  I am going to strive to hit that mark.  I realize that there will be off days, but it is definitely something to focus on.  I am planning to go back to basics in January.  Yes, I will be reviewing my WW information and focusing on those meal plans.  I think I am a little different than some because I choose not to do the fat free cheese, milk, etc. In going back to basics, I will be getting back to tracking all my licks, bites and tastes!  It's important to know what I'm putting in my body because I can't expect it to run well if I put junk in it continuously.  Movement is key.  I will be using that little keyboard holder more in the coming year so I will be more inclined to stand at my desk rather than sitting so much.  Going into the new year, I really feel like this will be the year that I will hit my weight loss goal if I don't lose focus.  

 Also, not weight loss related, I am also going to work on giving myself the gift of done.  I have various projects (sewing, quilting, embroidery, crocheting, etc.) that I really need to get off high center.  They are just sitting undone.  Flylady may be my new mentor to help me get some things accomplished.  I have decided that I'm going to make time for reading this year.  I have not made a lot of time for that and it really saddens me because I enjoy it so much.  

 What goals do you have for the coming year?  

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