100 FUN New Years Resolutions

 

Want to find a New Years Resolution that you can keep in 2017 ?

This is YOUR year -  make it as awesome as possible !

Here are a few ideas I've seen on the internet. 
I'm still working on what I would really like to focus on but a few things come to mind and I will probably share them in a later blog post.  For now, these may spark some interest, 

• Drink more water
• Send handwritten birthday and thank you cards
• Try a workout you've never done before
• Make a new recipes once a week
• Travel to a country you've never been to
• Call your loved ones just to chat
• Visit five places in your hometown that you have never been to
• Give at least one compliment a day
• Discover products (whether it be makeup, skincare or hair products)
• Save money by bringing lunch to work at least 3x a week
• Read a new book each month
• Start a passion project
• Buy your boss a cup of coffee
• Visit your province or states capital
• Go on an unplanned road trip
• Take up a new sport
• Learn a new language
• Stop worrying so much
• Practice self love daily
• Go watch a musical
• Eat more vegetables and fruits
• Get more organized (get a cute little planner)
• Go to a concert you may never be able to go to again
• Don't be afraid to say "no"
• Add more superfoods into your diet (Shakeology daily makes this easy for you)
• Ask you grandparents about your family history
• Cook at home more and eat out less often
• Take more pictures
• Try new dishes
• Take more risks
• Stretch more and master new yoga poses
• Meditate
• Take up calligraphy
• Improve your strength both physically and mentally
• Complain less
• Make homemade gifts for people
• Volunteer for a charity that is close to your heart
• Start a blog
• Do more DIY projects
• Try new fashion trends
• Sing a new song every time you're at a karaoke bar
• Run a marathon
• Don't be so hard on yourself
• Try a new makeup trend once a month
• Reconnect with an old friend
• Let loved ones know that you care about them through actions, not just words
• Learn a secret family recipe
• Go an entire day without checking the time
• Get more sleep
• Make your own coffee at home
• Learn to knit or crochet
• Have more "me" time
• Journal more often
• Be more patient
• Create a signature recipe to bring to parties
• Remind yourself that it's OK to ask for help
• Dance like no one's watching
• Try going vegan for a day
• Be confident and embrace your flaws
• Leave the negative people/things in 2016
• Do one spontaneous thing a month
• Treat yourself
• Pay for the stranger behind you in line once a month
• Break a bad habit
• Fall in love with more things
• Get creative
• Thing of three good things that happened at the end of each day
• Binge watch a new series
• Reinvent yourself
• Go to more networking events and meet more people
• Have a spa day/night once a month
• Stop holding onto the past
• Take better care of your skin
• Become a better listener
• Start a conversation with someone you don't know
• Don't be afraid to hit the unflollow button online
• Avoid fast food restaurants
• Find an encouraging/motivational quote to tackle each day
• Clean your house once a week
• Create a playlist for every occasion
• Make a bucket list
• Go on a short walk outside every day
• Shop at more small businesses
• Improve your posture
• Admit your mistakes
• Find a mentor and learn as much as possible from him or her
• Make your bed every morning
• Learn at least one new thing a day
• Quit hitting the snooze button
• Stick to your personal budget
• Grow a plant
• Adopt a pet
• Redecorate your house
• Visit one of the 7 wonders of the world
• Learn a new word everyday
• Be more punctual
• Learn a party trick
• Treat your family to dinner
• Floss.  Every.  Single.  Day
• Start a new Years tradition

Sweet Smoothy Bowl

Trying something new for breakfast ☕️

I picked up this new book of recipes, I think I'm getting bored of the same old foods all the time. I needed some new ideas for breakfast and dinners.
This was good. Something great to try if you like yogurt in the morning

Sweet Smoothy Bowl
6 strawberries
1 banana
1/2 avocado
5 tablespoons coconut milk
1 tablespoon chai seeds
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
Strawberries and mix seeds to serve (optional)

 Cut the tops and any white core from the strawberries and place in a blender with the banana.
 Scoop the avocado out of the skin and add it to the blender with all the remaining ingredients.
 Sweeten with maple syrup or honey if you want. Blend until smooth.

▶️Serve with fruit and seeds sprinkled on top.

Tips for the holiday season

 

 

The holiday season and the snow has arrived and we are all getting into the Christmas spirit.  Our kids are excited for Santa to arrive, my husband and I have had work events and festive gatherings with friends.  I am slowly getting all my Christmas shopping done and our elf on the shelf has been having fun making mischief in our home for our kids to find each morning. 

Truth is, we also seem to be eating out more this month because we are on the go to make sure everything is ready for Christmas.  There are drinks, desserts and treats everywhere.  Hot chocolate, cookies for Santa and baking with the kids. 

And if you've been working hard all year, developing healthy daily habits, it can get really tempting to maybe let go a bit on your routine and enjoy some foods and treats that you have stayed away from for awhile. 

So how do you get to that happy medium place?  
How do you stay on track and avoid gaining too much over the holidays?  
Maybe you want to avoid getting too far off track and avoid going into the new year in desperate weight loss mode (oh boy I have been there)  This year I would love to maintain my weight loss and hard work but also enjoy the holidays and not feel deprived. 

I have been doing some research and here are the top tips I have found and I'm going to follow this month: 
 
 

Make a treats list -- instead of eating a little bit of this, a little bit of that.  A great tip I use, even still on weekends, is only pick your favourite things to indulge on.  There will be lots of treats and things to choose from in the next couple of weeks.  Ask yourself, which things do I just need to have. 
So for me, candy cane ice cream comes out once a year, and I love it!!!  So I will have a small portion of it here and there.  Gingerbread houses that we make with the kids I could pass on, it's not my favourite and I would rather save those calories for a glass of wine at dinner with my family or on the ice cream.  It's okay to be choosy with what you eat.  Say no to one thing so you can say yes to your favourites.  Make a list of 2-3 things you just can't have without this holiday season and stick to those, pass on anything that are not on your short list.   

Drink up -- water that is.  When we are out running around I know I am forgetful about getting enough water.  When we don't have enough water, it is easy to mistake thirst for being hungry.  Also, if you are all dressed up and ready to party, a trick that has helped me when I'm having cocktails at a party is to drink a glass of water in-between each cocktail.  This can help combat dehydration the next day and help you from going overboard with the cocktails.

Give yourself a present -- If you are finding it hard to stick to your workouts, treat yourself to a new workout tank or shoes the next time you are out doing some Christmas shopping.  Maybe a new ear buds if you use those during your cardio workouts on the treadmill or a new motivating workout tank top or T-shirt.  Sometimes it's just the thing to get you excited to workout again. 

Eat before you party -- headed to a party or dinner?  The last thing you want to do is show up hungry and consume everything in sight.  Instead, have a snack about an hour before that has some fibre and protein like an apple & cheese, a protein bar, or some turkey slices & crackers.  That way you are less likely to fill up on all the party snacks and appetizers that are not your 100% favs.

Keep working out -- The best way to keep your energy up during the holidays and keep feeling like your fab self is to keep up with your scheduled workouts.  I know it can be really hard to muster up motivation some days, but the more you stick with your exercise routine, the better you are going to feel this month.  Even just 30 minutes a day can make a huge difference in your energy levels and help keep you going with your daily workout habit.  If you miss a workout, pick right back up the next day, you don't want to go too long off schedule or the harder it is to get back on board.   

Remember what really matters -- Christmas time means catching up with family and friends and loved ones.  It means giving and letting people know how much we care about them.  Changing your mindset about what the parties and gatherings are all about will put food in it's place.  Enjoy the moments and time that you are spending with company instead of focusing too much on the food part of it.

Go easy on yourself --   holidays come around once a year.  This is where you can really practice and implement the 80/20 rule.  You don't want to completely deprive yourself or else you may go overboard when you do finally treat yourself.  So, eat really well 80% of the time, treat yourself 20%, but again, make sure it's something that is your absolute, have-to-have treat.  It's all about balance.

Sending you best wishes this holiday season

 

I hope you found these tips and tricks helpful going into this holiday season.

 

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