I am on a mission to be a fitness warrior! Doesn't that sound amazing? Part of me knows it sounds cheesy, like a cartoon character, and hard like a true athlete, but I still can't help but giggle at the thought because it sounds fierce, strong, and completely crazy!
The holidays are over, the hustle and bustle is starting to slow down and that often leaves us with this big holiday letdown sitting on our couches watching Hallmark movies and re-runs - eating left overs and drinking! (which I love by the way) However, 2016 is fast approaching and with that for many come new years resolutions that are often broken or last only a few weeks, dreams of getting in shape, going back to the gym, giving up drinking or chocolate, whatever yours may be ... but I really am on a fitness mission, not just for New Years, but for a lifetime!
I started before the holidays and while I enjoyed a festive Christmas meal with friends, I am back to a lifestyle of health and wellness. Inspiration Lincoln! My baby boy, who really I can hardly call a baby anymore, has motivated me to push my limits physically and mentally. Day after day, week after week I take him to therapy. He works hard, he gets a sticker, we go home and he takes a nap, eats whatever I make him for lunch, but rarely is he cranky or whiny he just walks into therapy with one of 3 ladies depending on the day and works hard! He is only 2! I would expect tantrums, or clinging to my leg, but instead he takes their hand, waves goodbye and off they go to "play". Each session is 1 hour and I usually wait for him, run errands, or sit at the nearby Starbucks drinking my Americano. It was during one of the those hours waiting for him that I went for a walk instead, outside in the beautiful AZ sunshine and thought I really have no excuse because I do have time for a workout!!! The only difference is I have a CHOICE, Lincoln doesn't. I take him and if he does have a bad day he is still forced to go. As adults, we live in a world of choices and excuses. While I understand that life is busy, fast food is easy, comfort food tastes better, and maybe finances hold you back ... you still have a choice, and in the long run being unhealthy, overweight, maybe living in depression .... will end up costing you more than the healthy choices you make a long the way. So I ask you today, what positive changes can you make in your life in 2016? It doesn't have to be a fitness goal. My fitness goal is personal, I have my reasons that I can't wait to share further come March, but I truly have excitement and inspiration and on my bad days it keeps me moving forward and working hard. If you look at your own life, you can find inspiration as well, maybe renewing a friendship is important to you, or cooking more healthy meals for your family, playing outside more and with technology less, having monthly date nights with your husband to rekindle the flame ... these are simply examples! Instead of thinking of New Years as another failed goal so why bother, go into 2016 with lifestyle changes that matter and stick to it!
I'd love to hear your ideas in the comments below! What inspires you for 2016?