12 Jan

Health goals

Posted by Rick in Fitness & Exercise, Food & Nutrition, Issues in Weight Loss, Maintenance, Weight Loss.

We’re halfway through January, but this is really the first weekend I’ve had a chance to sit down and do any reflecting about the previous year and give some thought to this new one.  Weight loss highlighted 2007 for me, and although I’m returning to a dieting mode right now, I’d like to focus more on health and well-being this year.  Losing weight was just the start.  Some health dragons I would like to keep at bay include:

  • Enjoying eating without overindulging.  Just finding that balance seems to be so difficult for me.
  • Regular exercise.  I hate going to a gym, and would rather do something outside.  Makes it really difficult for me this time of the year.  I’m definitely looking forward to better weather when I can get on my bike again.
  • Maintaining positive outlook.  The events of the last two years or so have taken it’s toll on my own emotional well-being, but I believe I’ve been able to get a handle on that.  Being happier has done wonders for my motivation to get and stay healthy. In fact, it’s proving to be the key factor in my own physical health. 

For so many reasons, I’m looking forward to a great 2008. 

What kind of health goals do you have for this upcoming year?

3 Responses to this post.

  1. Thomas (twofatbrothers.com)'s Gravatar

    Posted by Thomas (twofatbrothers.com) on 12.01.08 at 12:42 pm

    If you hate going to the gym, but like the outdoors, I recommend ditching the gym and exercising outdoors. Just bundle yourself up to stay warm and go!

  2. John T's Gravatar

    Posted by John T on 12.01.08 at 12:42 pm

    If you are game, I think we should make a goal of running either the Pendleton or Hermiston 5k this summer. I’ll do it if you will?

    I may do it w/o you…lol

  3. Rick's Gravatar

    Posted by Rick on 12.01.08 at 12:42 pm

    Come on over and I’ll cheer you on! I’ll even have a beer waiting for you at the finish line. :-) Here’s my post from last summer explaining why I had to quit my couch-to-5k thing: http://www.fatbloggers.net/2007/06/28/done/

    So, I will need to stay on my bike this year. Thanks for the offer though!

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