Well, kettleviewers… so far, I’m starting 2010 off with a clean slate. Like many, the new year brings a sense of “I can do it!” to everything I’m taking on.
I think 2010 is going to teach me discipline. My health and overall fitness goals are just part of the whole picture. In every aspect, I’m learning to tackle a little bit each and every day, consistently.
I could focus on nutrition, exercise, saving money, connecting with friends, or even my business goals, and keep myself motivated by doing something — even just a little — every single day.
It’s like the adage of saving for a rainy day. If I put aside a dollar for every day this year, I’d have $365 on December 31st that I wouldn’t have otherwise.
I know, some of you would like to put aside TEN dollars a day — and if you have it, by all means, do it — however, for me, taking bite-sized pieces really works.
I find that setting my sights on a realistic goal, like “get some physical activity in,” or “no sugary sweets today,” allows me to focus on a small choice or activity that will pay off over time. Check it out:
I think that my scale(s) are a little off, so let’s not get excited about losing 5.5 pounds in one week, people. I didn’t starve myself, and I haven’t started my cleanse yet.
What I am really tracking here are the inches on my body. Last week, I dragged myself into training, pretty upset. My clothes weren’t fitting the way they were, even a month ago.
My trainer challenged me and my partner again — lose a pound a week, or pay up! Jerk!
I mean, here’s a picture of him teaching us how to do “the jerk.”
So my workout partner, Ty, and I decided to keep eachother accountable over e-mail/text/harrassing phone calls:
“Eat healthy today?”
“What did you do to workout?” ”
“Put that mini Reeses’ Peanut Butter cup down! Two pounds a week!”
Jerk!
Just kidding! Every little bit helps, really.
I’m keeping my eye on my one year goal– to have lost 80 pounds, and over 12 inches in my waistline — through discipline, consistency, and a sense of humor.
Not to mention, I have an even bigger goal; that is, to be a healthy mom.
Happy New Year, everybody! Leave me a comment! 
P.S. I’ll be tracking my progress starting from January 2010. Feel free to look at past blogs under the category “Measurements” to see how I’ve fared since May 2009.
Great stuff going on for you!! I got the hat and pen you sent. What a beautiful hat it is. i wear it proudly!! It is definitely my fav both for how it works and because of what kettletell represents. So, if i want to do kettlebell regularly, how often and how much time should i plan?
I see a lot of interesting posts here. I have bookmarked for future referrence.