Day 84: Hello 2014

Happy New Year!  2014 is going to be a banner year for me.  I am setting some healthy goals for myself and I am going to share them with you.

• I will continue with my diet and lose an additional 45 pounds.  My goal is 170 pounds.
• I will exercise 30 minutes a day, 5 times a week (minimum).
• I will get on the path to a healthier lifestyle, both mentally and physically.  This means not only the above two goals, but also ultimately to simply be happy with myself.
• I will strengthen my relationships.  I have some wonderful friends who I haven't spent nearly enough time with.  I want to enjoy my life and that includes my friendships.

If you still need some ideas for your New Year's Resolutions, check out this blog.  Here are a few of my favorites from the list:

5. Stop beating yourself up for skipping the gym on days you truly didn’t have time. But also, stop skipping the gym on days you had plenty of time to go.
13. Stop hating yourself for eating dessert. A piece of birthday cake is a right, not a privilege.
18. Turn off your smartphone at dinner.

There is also a good list of healthy resolutions everyone needs to make.  Check it out on the Huffington Post.