Resolutions & Sugar Detox

Resolutions

So, I'm curious: Did you set a resolution for yourself this year?Assuming you said "yes" ...Is your resolution attainable?

What was that? You don't know??!??! Why on earth would you say that? You know what that sounds like to me? A bunch of smoke & mirrors!! If you made a resolution so you & say "I dunno" or "Maybe" to my question, why in the world would you set yourself up for failure? Stop that!!

So, maybe it's something huge like lose 100 pounds. Or, maybe it's save $3,000. Something that will require constant dedication and leaves very little room for slip-ups.

Here's what I say: You're here today. Let's call that Point A. You want to get there (your resolution). Let's call that Point Z. What do you need to do to get there? That's your plan. How will you know you're on track? That's your measurements for success? Wow ... That's a lot to think about.

So, I want to lose 125 pounds. That's my point Z. How will I get there? Through clean eating, nominal exercise and expanding my knowledge of what that means. How will I know I'm on track?

I set interim goals!!!

In my working world, we call this a "Maturity Model". We determine what the interim markers are to measure progress.

On my resolution, I can approach it through different areas that all get me to Point Z: diet, exercise, mindset, knowledge/training, etc. I set goals for each area that IS attainable. (Remember: 40x40?) I monitor progress.

What I don't do: Give up or set unreasonable deadlines for myself.

When I feel like I'm going to be able to achieve those interim goals (let's call them Points B - Y), getting to Point Z not only feels attainable but it becomes REAL.

One more thing: Don't forget to celebrate your success!! That's so incredibly important.

Sugar Detox

I'm doing another round of the 21 Day Sugar Detox. Started TODAY!!! So far, so good ... I have to say, I'm a bit worried about this round. You see, the past few weeks have been rough. I've been eating back in my old habits (refined sugars, wheat/gluten, too much dairy) and drinking way too much alcohol (not sure how that could be a problem other than it makes me steer off course for my choices). ;)

Day 1 is DONE so I'm calling it a day...