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New-tritious Habits for a Healthy New Year

Dec 31, 2014 18 Comments

NEW-tritious Habits for a Healthy New

For me, living a healthy lifestyle is a balancing act between four main “things” in life: food, physical activity, mood, and relationships. How are you fueling and nourishing you body? Are you stressed, unhappy at work, pressed for time? Do you surround yourself with positive people or negative Nancy’s? I’ve been reflecting on these 4 areas a lot lately, and have come up with a few new-tritious habits for a healthy new year that address each one. Even though these goals are personal, I hope they spark some inspiration for you in your resolution-filled 2015!

FOOD New-tritious Habits for a Healthy New Year

  • Eat most weeknight meals at home, excluding ONE weeknight and Saturday night. We live in a city that has wonderful restaurants; both dine in and carry out. It’s tempting to eat out often! But by making more meals at home I can control what goes in my body and take it easy on the credit card.
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I’m also working on prepping meals for the week ahead on Sundays… extra time = extra prep!
  • Shop seasonally. Berries in the winter in Michigan typically cost >$4 per pint. That’s pretty expensive considering we could go through a pint a day [between toddler snacks and smoothies]. I reference the “What’s in Season” page on the Produce for Kids website before I grocery shop to remind me which produce items are in-season. In-season produce is typically less expensive and full o’ flavor!
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Not only do I want to more seasonal shopping, but I need to be more conscious of sales!

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY New-tritious Habits for a Healthy New Year

  • Finding time for some kind of physical activity everyday. And yes, chasing a toddler does count as an activity! This is a biggie for me. I used to workout to reach a certain number on the scale. Obsessively. I’m pledging to ditch the scale, and work out because it makes me feel good, if not GREAT!
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Who would’ve thought the library is a place for physical activity?!
  • Sign up for a 10k this fall. When the weather gets nicer, I’d like to get back into running. With 2 kids under the age of 18 months in my house, chances are I’ll be running towards the door often.

MOOD New-tritious Habits for a Healthy New Year

  • Be a glass half full kind of person. This year I’m going to say [or text or email] one positive thing about my day out loud to another person. Hopefully it will inspire them to do the same back to me. Positivity is contagious, folks!
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Katie before kids would’ve cringed at this mess. Katie with kids is *trying* to laugh it off!
  • Make one day a week a “digital Sabbath.” I use social media for all things work, family, and friend related. It’s hard not checking email or Twitter multiple times a day. But by setting aside one day a week to completely unplug, I’m looking forward to having actual conversations vs. using my thumbs to say “hello!”

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    Look at these two. No phones. No worries. Just enjoying a lunch date with one another! Lesson learned!

RELATIONSHIP New-tritious Habits for a Healthy New Year

  • Planned date night once a month. For some, once a month might seem too little. We are setting the bar at an achievable level knowing our schedules + adding two little one’s to the mix. Ted is taking the odd months and I’m taking the even to plan, set, and schedule the date! That includes finding babysitters…
  • Sending more handwritten notes. I love receiving a handwritten card/note in the mail. I’m guessing my friends do too! I guess this is another way to unplug and let a pal know you are thinking [or thanking] them.

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    Love finding new thank you cards at Target!

Again, my suggestions are fairly personal and may not work with your lifestyle. That’s OK! Think of them more as inspiration or a gut-check as we approach the New Year!

Tell me: what are some habits for a healthy New Year you’d like to implement? By verbalizing you are one step closer to actually doing it— or so I think.

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Comments

  1. Kristy @ Chocolate Slopes says

    December 31, 2014 at 9:51 am

    Great resolutions! Mine are similar…become a faster runner (at 1/2 marathon distance), add more fruit and have a stronger relationship with husband (aka more date nights!).

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    • Katie says

      December 31, 2014 at 1:19 pm

      Any tips for getting back into running post baby?! Love your resolutions… I need more green veggies!

  2. [email protected] athletic avocado says

    December 31, 2014 at 10:16 am

    Really awesome tips! I can def afford to be more postive in the new year! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Katie says

      December 31, 2014 at 1:20 pm

      My Mom always told me it takes a more
      Intelligent person to be positive vs. negative! 🙂

  3. Kathryn says

    December 31, 2014 at 10:54 am

    Love this! Digital sabbath for sure. And date nights even and odd planning is such a good idea! Stealing that.

    A quote I like. “It doesn’t matter if the glass is half full or half empty, what matters is you have a glass and something is in it.” Happy new year!

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    • Katie says

      December 31, 2014 at 1:21 pm

      Omg LOVE that quote!!! Perfect for tonight. HNY!!

  4. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    December 31, 2014 at 11:00 am

    AH! I AM going to be doing a 10K! Hopefully in the next few weeks to!

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    • Katie says

      December 31, 2014 at 1:21 pm

      Go girl!!

  5. Amanda Evans says

    December 31, 2014 at 11:40 am

    Love this, especially the “digital Sabbath”. Pinned and excited to resolve many of these things with you.

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    • Katie says

      December 31, 2014 at 1:21 pm

      Thanks Amanda! It helps to keep each other accountable!

  6. sue parke says

    December 31, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    We have a lot in common! I love this post! Love fit healthy moms ☺

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    • Katie says

      December 31, 2014 at 1:22 pm

      Thanks Sue! HNY!

  7. Theresa says

    December 31, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    These New Year’s resolutions are great. I especially like the digital Sabbath. One of my resolutions is to make sure to really treat Sundays as the Sabbath in a religious sense, but I like the idea of including a family fan on the digital world on Sundays too.

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  8. Lauren says

    December 31, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    I love these! I want to work on more meal prep on Sunday, def do more handwritten notes, digital Sabbath, and I am ALL ABOUT positive thinking!! Happy New Year.. and here’s to a fantastic 2015!!

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    • Katie says

      January 9, 2015 at 7:06 am

      Cheers to a great 2015 Lauren!!

  9. Melissa says

    December 31, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    All great resolutions! Those berry prices are killing me right now but strawberries are one of my son’s favorite fruits so it’s hard. I really like the idea of writing more handwritten notes. Happy New Year!

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    • Katie says

      January 9, 2015 at 7:06 am

      I tell my husband the berries are for the kids. Hands off because of the price lol!

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