I've set my health goals for 2018 and I have high hopes for what's to come in the year ahead. My health goals this year are a bit "softer" than years past since I'm not focusing on obtaining a measurable achievement (i.e. lose ___ lbs, get to ___% body fat, complete ____ program, etc.). This year I'm focusing on improving my physical and mental wellbeing. Some examples of my health goals for 2018 are: decrease stress, do more yoga, be more mindful/present, eat more plant based meals and further experiment with intermittent fasting.
I'm feeling excited about tackling these goals HEAD ON. But I won't be doing it alone! I am going to be using the following tools to help me achieve my goals and become HEALTHIER and HAPPIER:
1. Commit30 Planner
This is my second year using the Commit30 planner. I just LOVE it because it combines everything I need: a simple day planner with separate life and work to-do sections, annual goal/vision mapping for all aspects of life, monthly goals along with 30 day "challenges". I'm one of those people that has always set WAY to many goals for myself (I'm an optimist!) and it was very discouraging to see how "little" I was accomplishing. The Commit30 planner only allows one goal per month, which you break down into action steps and one action that you commit to doing for 30 days. It may not seem like much, but those commitments add up to big results over time!
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Commit30 website for more info.
2. Beachbody on Demand
I've been using Beachbody workouts for about 4 years straight. I just love the trainers, the quality and variety of the programs, and the convenience! Beachbody on Demand (BOD) has been the best thing ever because it gives me access to EVERY program ever created by Beachbody, along with loads of new exclusive workouts. Since my only option is to workout at home, it's extremely important for me to have access to both quality and a variety of programs. BOD offers both of these things so I'm always able to challenge myself with new styles of exercise and I NEVER get bored!
The workouts are streaming (think Netflix, but for your fitness) so I'm able to workout anywhere, anytime, and from any device. Traveling? No problem! I can still do my workouts by streaming them from my mobile device or laptop. Son takes over the TV room with his toys? Not stopping me! I just grab my laptop and move to another room! BOD really makes it possible to say NO EXCUSES when it comes to fitness.
Interested in trying BOD or getting more info?
Click here to learn more and to activate your free 14-day BOD trial.
3. Fitbit
I admit it. I'm a Fitbit addict! I love my Fitbit because it really helps me to get moving more during the day, which is important since I'm behind a desk for 8 hours a day. I never realized how little activity I was getting until I started wearing a Fitbit. It's so bad for your body and your health to be stationary for so long! I have my Fitbit set to remind me to move every hour, so my activity has definitely increased and it forces me to take a "mental break" from work when I get up to move - which is also very refreshing!
I am constantly in challenges with my friends through the Fitbit app, which is a fun and competitive way to further motivate yourself to get more active. Also I love using my Fitbit to track my quality of sleep (I have the Fitbit Charge with heart rate monitor). Getting enough sleep is an important priority for me since sleep is such an important factory for physical and mental health. Now that I can track my sleep with the app I can easily see if I'm not hitting my sleep goal so I can take steps to catch more zzz's.
Click here to visit the Fitbit website. If you have a Fitbit add me as a buddy! My account is listed under the email fabfitfunjen@gmail.com.
5. Shakeology
I started drinking Shakeology in March 2014 and have been hooked ever since because I immediately noticed it made me feel great, improved my digestion, curbed my cravings and overall helped to expedite my results. For years, I always had my shake for breakfast because it was healthy, convenient and kept me full through the morning. However this fall I've really fallen in love with intermittent fasting so I actually don't eat "breakfast" anymore. Usually my first meal is between 11-1pm so I often start my eating with my lunch meal. My hunger has greatly reduced with intermittent fasting so I could actually go without having my shake... if I were using it to manage my hunger and/or lose weight. It DOES help with that, but since I'm beyond those challenges, my main goal for having my daily shake is for the health benefits. I consider Shakeology as my daily vitamin. I make sure I have it DAILY because it delivers massive amounts of nutrients, antioxidants, prebiotics, and digestive enzymes - all in one easy to make and delicious shake. And best of all, these awesome nutrients and minerals are coming from the whole food ingredients. So there's no added (and synthetic) nutrients and minerals added in any of the Shakeology formulas! To understand why this is so important, listen to why this doctor loves that Shakeology is derived from whole foods:
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To learn more and/or purchase Shakeology (included a 7 day sampler package)
click here to visit my Shakeology site.
6. 10% Happier App
I have been using the 10% Happier app to help me further develop my mindfulness skills. I love this app for it's simple approach to meditation. The tag line for the app is "meditation for fidgety skeptics", and that is truly what it is!! I tried meditation on and off for years and I always hated it. I felt like my skin was crawling just trying to sit still and insisted my mind was "too busy" to be good at meditate. The awesome meditations in 10% Happier help taught me that meditation is not about clearing your head, it's about becoming more mindful and present... which results in having more control over thoughts, behaviors and emotions. Since I started consistently using this app over a year ago I've become very comfortable with meditation. Even though I'm hardly ever able to "clear my mind", I've noticed benefits from my practice such as becoming more mindful and present, controlling bad habits such as emotional eating, and having better control over my thoughts and emotions.
You can get a free 7 day beginners meditation course in the 10% Happier app. Search your app store to download 10% Happier and learn more.
I'm confident that these tools are going to help me achieve my health goals for 2018 and beyond. What are you using to help you achieve your goals this year? Share in the comments below!
