Happy New Year! Wow! 2025 went by so fast for me. It took a little bit to get going, but everything after June went by so fast. We visited family over the summer, and we had a wonderful time. We came back and before we knew it August was here. Then the dreaded Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis. After that I lost track of time. September came and went, October came and went, November was here and we slowed down for Thanksgiving and a birthday. December came and I struggled. I’m not even going to sugar coat anything. I S-T-R-U-G-G-L-E-D!
I thought I was doing alright, but I really wasn’t. I made it the first two weeks of December alright. I was walking and doing my exercises, but then that week before Christmas started and I got smacked right in the face. I was baking a ton, cause that’s what I do. That’s what I’ve always done. I was trying hard not to eat everything, but any of you who bake knows that you must taste test everything. You must make sure everything tastes good. Well, it got me good.
Then the following week, all the goodies from our neighbors started coming in. We have such wonderful neighbors. At that point I just let it all go. I was hardly doing any walking and no exercise. I completely fell off the health wagon. I enjoyed the goodies but knew I needed to get back on track.
I started walking again on Monday. I feel so much better when I’m getting my daily walk in. Step 1 was good. Now Step 2 trying to get back to eating how I was eating. I started the week off strong and then last night, new years eve I was convinced and very easily I will add, to just order pizza and start again tomorrow. I was tired and said OK. It was delicious and I again enjoyed every bite. Now I did walk after my meal and so I was alright with my not so healthy choice. I’m reminded though that it’s ok to eat super healthy 80% of the time and eat not so healthy options 20% of the time. I just always try to be 100% and that’s not realistic.
I’m a rule follower and when I feel that I’m “cheating” on my healthy lifestyle, I feel horrible. I remind myself though that it’s ok. Everything will be alright; this was a fun night and no reason to come down on myself so harshly.
In 2026 I’m going to be kind to myself and celebrate all the good things that happen every day. It’s what I want to do for myself. I don’t want to think negative thoughts about my body, or what I ate last night. Be kind, give myself grace, think totally awesome thought about what I get done day to day. I think it’s a great goal not a resolution because in all reality nobody has time for those anymore. Goals…I can do goals! Makes it more easily doable in my daily life.
Which brings me to today. January 1, 2026. I’m ready for a year full of so many new things, hard work, good books, and hitting those realistic goals. I’m also looking forward to a great new friendship with you. Sharing health, books, and more with you.
I wish you an amazing year full of love, happiness, great health, kindness, new adventures and wonderful memories! Happy New Year Friends!
Take care,
G~