Happy New Year

New Year... some people love the idea of starting a new year off with new goals and resolutions and other's hate the idea. Me personally, I always like a new fresh start whether it's a Monday , the 1st of a new month or a new decade like 2020! Why not set new goals in a new year? 

But often times what happens is a cycle of diet-holidays-over eat- guilt- diet-repeat. I go through this too. Even if I tell myself not to lose control over the holidays, guess what, I go on a full sugar binge! 

But, what I have learned over the past 5 years is how to get right back on track. I have the tools, I know what to eat, I know exercise is crucial so no matter how much I slack off, I know how to get back on track. I also know how to be gracious with myself. I know that it's okay to treat yourself and it's okay to give in once in awhile. I won't screw everything up because of one holiday season. 

The key is becoming disciplined and consistent. The rest will follow. It's having the mindset to want to make small changes to live a healthier life. 

Ok, Kari, I hear you, but HOW do I get there? 
How do I shift my mindset? 
How do I become disciplined so that my body will become healthier? 

First thing I'd tell you is to PRAY. I'm a southern girl raised in a Baptist church surrounded by Jesus and that will always be my answer to start. If you need help shifting your mind into a better state of health, you start with prayer asking God to help give you the strength and the ability to make a change. Because every time we try and do something on our own, we are going to hit a brick wall, but every time we let God work in and through us, we are going to find life, peace and fulfillment. 

Next, I'd tell you to make a plan, set your daily intentions. What do you want your day to look like? What changes do you want to see made? Write it down so you see it everyday. 

Then, I'd tell you to find a friend, a spouse, a community to surround yourself with that will hold you accountable and support you. If your spouse doesn't support you in the loving helpful way you need, then he/she isn't the person you need for this shift. You  need a group or a few girlfriends that will allow you to be open, honest, vulnerable. Friends that you can share your struggles with but also your daily wins with and who will cheer you on. Otherwise who will tell you to get up and get moving on the days you feel like couch surfing with Netflix all day? 

Pray. Make a plan. Have accountability. 
And just START! Don't wait for a Monday. Don't wait for a New Year, don't wait for your spouse to get on board. Do it for YOU because you were made for more!

And if you don't have someone that can be your accountability, then let's chat because it's my passion to offer advice, support, tools to live a healthy faith filled life!