Happy New Year Everyone!
I love the New Year because it is just the perfect opportunity to do something new, to try something again, to forget a failure and set new goals!
Last night, we went out with some friends for the traditional crazy-confetti cannon-commotion of New Year’s Eve. Similar to my Halloween post, I wanted to find a tiny dress to wear because I COULD. I didn’t get any good photos of how tiny this dress was but I’m sure you can imagine. I felt so sexy, so confident, so NORMAL to go out for NYE. We went to an 80’s themed party where all the music and outfits were 80s. It was so much fun dancing the night away. I think I danced for HOURS straight based on the way my legs feel today.
All night I kept seeing women that I knew were uncomfortable in their outfit choice. You know what I mean. Either their outfit was too small for their figure and they couldn’t dance. Or they didn’t have the figure to wear something sexy which leaves you feeling awkward. I have been this girl SO MANY times that I recognize it instantly. It was awesome to not only be able to wear a tiny dress but to dance the night away and not think twice about it.
Resolutions
This year I’ve decided not to make any resolutions except to my husband. Every year we write letters to each other on New Years Eve and read them on New Years Day. We make promises to each other about what we would like to do better for the other person. I’m not going to make any of the normal resolutions. Not because I don’t have anything I want to change (my weight was only one area of my life that needed taken care of!) but because I don’t feel like I need to! My self drive and motivation is stronger than ever and I know I’ll be able to accomplish what I want to do this year. Plus, I already set new physical goals for the year.
The New Year is a great marker for anyone ready to start a journey. Don’t forget, you don’t have to tell anyone you’re doing it! Some people need a circle of support before they begin, others build theirs as they go. There is a lot of pressure to start a new healthy lifestyle at the beginning of the year and you can find tons of others at the beginning of their journey too. But now is the best time to purchase diet plans, a scale, diet books, exercise equipment and even exercise clothes. All stores run deals on health related products at the beginning of the year. So now is the best time to start if you’re just beginning!
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found my gym, Cole Fusion Fitness, on this very day last year. I was just browsing Groupon for what gyms were offering deals and one that looked like what I wanted. On January 2nd, I went in and saw the gym and joined. Don’t forget to check local gyms for deals! A lot of ‘chain gyms’ offer no registration fees or even free months right now. So even if you decide it’s not for you later, it’s still the best time to try! If you don’t know Groupon, you should! Check it out. Click the picture!
Another great place to find local fitness deals is Living Social. It works just like Groupon if you are familiar with that. I often register for 5Ks and events through Living Social. Sometimes the two sites have the same deals but not always so it’s worth a look at both sites. If you are just starting out, I would suggest one of these deals. It’s a great way to try a few places or different style classes and then decide if you want to commit. Just go for it!
If you are nervous about joining a gym or fitness class, check out this old post: Gym Goggles.
In the last year, I’ve become the person I always knew I could be both physically and emotionally. This could be your year! On New Year’s Eve 2015, what will you see when you look back through this year? Will you see missed opportunities or that you took control of your life? Will you be happy with the decisions that you made or disappointed for another year? You can do this!