I’ve never
been one to follow through with my New Year’s resolutions. Think of me as that
person that contributes to how busy the gym is for the first month of the year
and then always tapers off come February. I’m completely committed on December 31st
and even stick with it for a couple weeks or a month, never planning to stop
going; it just happens and I can’t be the only one. I decided I don’t like
feeling disappointed with myself for not doing not-fun things so I reevaluated
my approach to how I pick my resolutions.
Here are my
newly-developed rules for resolution reformation:
1. Nothing too serious- they have to be silly and
be smile-inducing.
2. Don’t choose an end result- pick resolutions
that help you enjoy and focus on the path that may or may not get you to a
destination.
3. No body-shaming- only goals that help you love
and appreciate your body for how beautiful your body already is and what it is
capable of doing.
So with those
rules in mind, here are my daily resolutions for this New Year:
1. Dance in front of the mirror… naked.
Or in
undies- however I happen to be when I step in front of my full-length mirror
whilst getting ready for the day. It’s not a fully choreographed routine, think
more Kevin James in Grown Ups or Glitter and Lazers on Instagram. Something to
make me smile. Too often I find myself in front of a mirror focusing on my perceived
flaws- chubby tummy, stretchmarks, cellulite, whatever. It’s not fun and I don’t
come away feeling good about myself so why should I do it anymore? Why not make
the conscience effort to giggle at my jiggles?
2. Make one healthy food choice.
You guys- I
freaking love food and you should to. It’s delicious and it makes me happy.
Unfortunately, the best tasting foods tend to be the worst for me. It’s a cruel
world we live in. I don’t want to hate eating anymore! I want to be able to
enjoy my amazing, unhealthy food and not feel bad about it. That’s where this
resolution comes in. Instead of setting a goal to lose a specific number of
pounds or go on an extreme juice cleanse, I’ll be making a conscience, healthy
choice daily that I can feel good about. It might be choosing not to eat when I’m
bored or picking crackers over a full bowl of ice cream, but that decision is
going to help me enjoy my unhealthy choices even more.
3. Have a dance party with my kids.
Some days it
will be one song. Other days it might be my entire “do chores to” playlist on YouTube.
Either way, I’ll burn a couple calories and me and my kids will have a blast
doing it. Added bonus- it will be in the privacy of my own home where I only
have to worry about making a fool of myself in front of my husband and our
Saint Bernard, Syrup. This might just be an exercise routine I can stick with.
That’s my
plan and I’m sticking to it. I hope my rules and resolutions have helped
inspire some fun, body-positive choices for you this coming year.
Which of
your resolutions are you most excited to put into effect?
