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As Christmas and the New Year are approaching, I wanted to see what your goals for the new year are, mine are to drink more Water and less negative self talk. I have been doing some work on my mental game. Body dysmorphia is and negative self talk is a B!

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Drink less alcohol (i drink too much, and it really is getting out of hand)

Do less exercise (i exercise too much and my body is starting to object...feel like i am hurting in some body part or other like 24/7 these days).

Buy less clothes.

Eat more often.

Read more books.

Floss my teeth regularly.

Do what i say i'm going to do.

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12 hours ago, ms.sss said:

Drink less alcohol (i drink too much, and it really is getting out of hand)

Do less exercise (i exercise too much and my body is starting to object...feel like i am hurting in some body part or other like 24/7 these days).

Buy less clothes.

Eat more often.

Read more books.

Floss my teeth regularly.

Do what i say i'm going to do.

I completely understand the exercise, my back and knees are super achy like I have been over working them out. So that is actually a good one too!

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My guy and I have a big goal for this coming year. It’s going to take a lot of dedication and willingness to get outside in the Pacific Northwest rain. We want to ride a century ride on our bikes this coming summer, that’s a 100 mile ride. No way I will be able to do it unless I train religiously rain or shine.

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15 hours ago, ms.sss said:

Drink less alcohol (i drink too much, and it really is getting out of hand)

Do less exercise (i exercise too much and my body is starting to object...feel like i am hurting in some body part or other like 24/7 these days).

Buy less clothes.

Eat more often.

Read more books.

Floss my teeth regularly.

Do what i say i'm going to do.

Kindle unlimited is great if you don’t have it already and don’t mind electronic books. It auto renews so I put it in my calendar as a recurring monthly reminder for a while to make sure I didn’t forget to cancel it if I wasn’t using it (I am the worst with them subscriptions things). I get my moneys worth for sure, though. You also don’t have to buy a special device. You can just download the app on your phone or tablet. I also learned about an app that the library has that you can check out audio books on for free. I thought that was pretty cool too.

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36 minutes ago, kristieshannon said:

My guy and I have a big goal for this coming year. It’s going to take a lot of dedication and willingness to get outside in the Pacific Northwest rain. We want to ride a century ride on our bikes this coming summer, that’s a 100 mile ride. No way I will be able to do it unless I train religiously rain or shine.

That’s an awesome goal. I am rooting for you. Can you train some days on a stationary bike if it’s like lightning at least.

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My goal is just to stick with my fitness and nutrition as much as I am able in the midst of my other medical stuff. I actually just left my doctors office today because I didn’t like the plan the nurse had for me that took me off my bariatric diet and I was gaining weight. We came up with a new plan that hopefully will get me back on track for both goals. Well after I detox from all of the carbs anyways. 😩

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I don't usually make goals for the new year because I never stick to them. But, this time last year, I was thinking my goal of losing weight was going to fail again, and I've already lost almost 70lbs! So I think I will start making more goals. Mine is to build up my savings account. I'm going to start small with goals since I know now that I am capable of sticking to things that I want badly enough, but I don't want to get overwhelmed.

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6 hours ago, NeonRaven8919 said:

I don't usually make goals for the new year because I never stick to them. But, this time last year, I was thinking my goal of losing weight was going to fail again, and I've already lost almost 70lbs! So I think I will start making more goals. Mine is to build up my savings account. I'm going to start small with goals since I know now that I am capable of sticking to things that I want badly enough, but I don't want to get overwhelmed.

i know how you feel about never sticking to resolutions. One year my resolution was to quit trying to quit everything just because of feeling a failures so many times. Small goals are far more realistic than huge resolutions and because they are more attainable we can do more than one a year and achieve more in the long run than the huge goal that overwhelms and we give up. I think you will do great!!

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I always explain to clients that there is a difference in people's brains between goals and resolutions. Resolutions: as soon as we mess up, we throw our hands in the air and say "I failed. I guess I won't try anymore." With goals, they are just monitoring growth; they allow up to get off track and come back to our goal again to continue working towards it.

The new year is a great time to set goals, just know that motivation ebbs and flows, so you will probably get off track a few times this year, but progress is progress and baby steps are better than quitting. Good luck!

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My goals are to fill up my bank account, Christmas is a beast.

I want to visit all my nearest family. Today I booked a future trip to see my older sister and her family. Its a long train journey which I love. So thats my start.

I want to hold my weight

I want to get rid of more stuff

I want to spend 3 solo weeks on a Greek beach with books. I did it last year and it was one of the best thing I have ever done.

I want to get out of the house one more day a week

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I would like to end 2025 at approximately the weight I start it. Not because I am hung up on a certain figure but because it's where I feel best. And where all my new clothes fit best.

I did achieve that goal this year, but only after regaining a goodly chunk and then actively having to diet to get it off again. I don't like dieting and I feel like I shouldn't need to any more - if I use my sleeve properly. It still does its thing as soon as I let it.

I know where I went wrong - I stopped tracking and then stopped weighing myself when the stopping tracking resulted in regain. I also allowed myself more alcohol than I needed (drinking empty calories is completely idiotic). I've nipped that right in the bud. I'd like to eat well, keep tracking, and MAINTAIN (ish) this year.

Good luck to everyone with their goals and I love the reframing from resolutions, where so many of us have set ourselves up to fail for years.

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On 12/23/2024 at 10:17 PM, ms.sss said:

Drink less alcohol (i drink too much, and it really is getting out of hand)

Do less exercise (i exercise too much and my body is starting to object...feel like i am hurting in some body part or other like 24/7 these days).

Buy less clothes.

Eat more often.

Read more books.

Floss my teeth regularly.

Do what i say i'm going to do.

Which books are we reading in 2025?

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2024 was a great year. I lost a sh*t ton of weight and became HOT and athletic again, landed a dream job, my relationship transformed and its the best its ever been, I am thriving and thankful.

2025:

  • Travel (3 trips booked)
  • Build my booty back
  • Manage my anxiety through guided meditation
  • Read 40 books (read 38 in 2024)
  • Save more (have been so reckless with my spending)
  • Continue eating the way I do, never depriving myself of anything but never going overboard with anything either, taste and put it down if I didn't like it, prioritize Protein, nourish my body and continue to be anxiety free regarding food and lifestyle

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This will be the first year that I am going into, having managed to lose weight! Feels like such a relief.

2025:

  • Get to my first goal weight
  • Drink more Water
  • Plan meals/meal prep
  • See my family more
  • Drive more
  • Save money

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