I haven’t posted much about health lately because…uhhh…there hasn’t been much to talk about.
After five months of eating wayyyy too much healthy food, December was pretty much a free for all. Burgers. Cake. Christmas cookies. Maybe three salads the entire month? I haven’t eaten that unhealthily in a long time, and it was all delicious and good for me, mentally at least. I will enjoy my fourth slice of red velvet cake on Christmas, moderation be damned.
However, I can definitely feel the difference between running on good stuff and running on junk. I like frosting, my body likes vegetables (so does my vanity). So, in January I want to get back on track with healthy eating- it’s not a resolution, because I know there will undoubtedly be more debaucherous weeks or months this year and I’m not going to set myself up for failure, but I do have a plan for the month.
Drink more water.
In the warmer months I’m really good about this, but in the winter water just tastes…cold. I just bought a 24 oz water bottle, and I’m aiming to fill it 3-4 times a day.
Drink less alcohol.
I’m not a huge drinker, but December was (rightfully so) a pretty fun month for adult beverages. Going out for drinks with friends is something I’ll always take part in, but I want to limit my drinks to just a couple per week when I’m out.*
Eat more vegetables.
Always a good thing.
Eat less dessert.
My sweet tooth will never go away, so my daily dessert is something I will never give up. I need it to keep from going crazy. However, I (and my jeans) do not need cookies after breakfast, lunch and dinner.*
Actually put effort into my workouts.
I’ve still been getting to the gym frequently, but once there, I’m a total slacker. Breezing along on the elliptical for half an hour isn’t a challenging workout, and if I’m going to put the time in, I want to do it right. Time to pick up the weights again, too, so I’m using the Jamie Eason LiveFit Trainer workouts as a guide….and my muscles are already crying.
*These things do not apply to my birthday on the 27 
Do you have any “back on track” goals after the holiday season? What’s your biggest health vice?
I wanted to write a nice inspirational comment about my goals and the new year…
but all I can think is…
daaaaaaaaaaaaang that cake looks GOOD.
It’s been a long time since my last comment… Sorry, Gabriela!
Anyhow, I just wanted to say I’m pretty much with you on everything you said. I already had plans to do every single one of those (except for the adult beverage thing, since I’m only 16!)… As soon as I’m home.
I’m in Orlando right now, and will be for the next 11 days. Your post made me realize that, in some occasions, things ARE worth it… And I think this vacation IS worth it. So I’m with my delicious-eating Gabriela mode on!
But good luck with your goals! I’ll definitely be with you as soon as I’m back.
Happy New Year!
xoxoxo
Gabs
YAY! Enjoy FL!
My biggest health vices are definitely my use of artificial sweeteners and being stuck in food ruts. So this year I hope to cut down on artificial sweeteners in drinks and to diversify my diet more - which will be pretty difficult, as I’m dependent on the dining halls at school. I’ll try to be more adventurous and creative with my options!
I eat a lot of artificial sweeteners too…something I’m always trying to work on…
I am trying to get back on track too…so much cake over the holidays! My biggest thing for this month is a treat once a day, every other day. I think it’ll help me focus on trying to get in better snacks instead of depending on the sweet stuff! And getting better sleep! My hours of sleep have been crazy and I’m so grumpy when that happens!
It’s tough getting back on track, I like having pie for breakfast, but my body doesn’t.
My body runs better on water, vegetables and fruits…I wish it ran better on diet coke, cookies and pizza
Hahaha amen to that.
I agree with you about it harder to drink water in the winter! I’m usually so good about it but lately I’ve been slacking and it makes such a difference in how I feel.
I could have written this exact post. I’m starting livefit next week and am so excited to FEEL good again!
i hear you on the water thing. i loathe being cold! here’s my tip since it makes it MUCH more manageable. drink warm-hot water instead of cold from the tap! tea without the tea leaves if you will ;p
i totally get it! i have been feeling exactly the same, i just feel ‘bleugh’! december will do that to you but you’ll get back on it in no time!
Vice would be sugar but I don’t look at it as a ‘vice’. I look at it as a choice, that I like, and some people don’t like it, and that’s fine for them. And they can call it a vice. Means more for me
Seriously though, great goals and you’re what…22? You SHOULD be having plenty of adult beverages in the month of Dec (or anytime!)
Happy 2012!
Haha I like your view on sugar. I agree that it’s not really a vice- more of something I love but have a tendency to overdo
I’m trying to get back on track these days too! I’m slowly making my way there. Fitness wise, I’m kinda in the same boat as you. I’m putting in the time but not the effort, so it doesn’t really help much.
December has been a pretty indulgent month for me too - between the holiday cookies and my dad’s cooking, I’ve definitely put on a few pounds! I’m excited to get back on track when I get back to school and start cooking for myself again.
I’m the same way with drinking water in the winter - I find it a lot easier to drink tea so lately I’ve been drinking 4-5 mugs per day!
I need to work on the water thing too- I’m like you; in the winter, it just doesn’t “taste” good to me!
I’m with you on the drinking water and putting more into my workouts. I need to challenge these muscles and stop just putting in my time… No rules on your birthday
It’s a day to be crazy and wild!
I am right there with ya girl!! everything you said, I need to do too.
I’m the same way. It’s so much harder for me to drink more water in the cold months.
Uhhhhh me too. Alochol and sweets get me every time. WHY do they have to taste so damn good?! Another resolution? My potty mouth. Case in point..
I’ve given up on trying to fix my pottymouth.
I’m with you! It sounds like a lot of us are in the same boat. And, even though it’s tough to get back on track, it feels amazing. And my body is thanking me. (:
Happy New Year, by the way!
I with you on the daily dessert - I definitely need something each day, but I go through phases where I feel the need to have something sweet after breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Not cool. So I too will try to keep the sweet cravings under control - and not feel the need to freakk if I cant get something sweet into my mouth, as can sometimes happen.
yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah jamieeeeeeeeeeee haha you’re muscles are going to LOVE you or you’ll jus tlove your muscles haha
while I was abroad during the last 4 months, I ate more french fries and drank more beer than the rest of my life combined. I NEED a detox of some sort, although toning it down for me just means eating a salad occasionally and taking it easy on the fried food and pastries. I’ve also started to go to the gym almost every day each week, and waking up with sore muscles feels amazing after a very long and unhealthy hiatus.
good luck with these goals! and birthdays are made for going back on resolutions
I was on track the whole holiday season, but I do want to up my workouts a little bit!
I’m trying to cut back on alcohol too. It’s probably my biggest vice, well that and the inevitably munchies that go along with it.
Yeah, the munchies are what KILL me. A few drinks are nothing compared to the grease and sugar in my pizza and cupcake feasts…