Tuesday, December 29, 2009

New Year: Launching 2010 Part II

So I'm pondering my resolutions for 2010 but I'm having some trouble due to a killer sinus headache! Resolution #1 might have to be "Get over this rotten cold"! Seriously, though, my health is going back on the list for this year. I do seem to get a little better at that every year, so there's hope for this one!

I would like to get back into some yoga practice. Shane bought me a pretty new yoga mat for Christmas, and I can't wait to try it out! I have had some issues this year with sciatic pain (ouch!), and a kind friend showed me some feel-good moves for that. I have a couple of good yoga DVDs that are really designed to be "yoga goes cardio", but I think I might also want to branch out to some slower, stress-relief types of yoga as well. It's also time to broaden my horizons in the cardio arena. I love walking, but did kind of get in a rut with it earlier this year. I flirted with running, so maybe I'll try that again. And I would LOVE to get back into hiking, but I really need a hiking partner (it's just too dangerous to by myself any more!). Any takers?

I'll be seeing the doc later this month to get the tummy meds started back up, and she'll be happy to know that part of my health resolution will be to actually take my thyroid meds every day like I should. I often forget on the weekends, and then by Monday I feel like kaka. You'd think I wouldn't do that to myself!

You'll notice that diet and weight loss are not part of my health resolution. I took that part out years ago 'cause it was just too darn frustrating! Of course, if I can get the other parts of my resolution going strong, particularly the exercise, weight loss should be a pleasant side effect. And I just plain hate dieting! Since I don't eat anything with 4 legs, my diet naturally consists of a lot of fruits and veggies. And my tummy issues tend to keep from too much fried foods. I do have a weakness for the sweets, though! Perhaps I'll just try to drink a little more water and little less sweet tea?

2 comments:

Jessica Ellison said...

If you are ever looking for a hiking partner just give me a call. I am always looking for someone to hike with.

I hate running but must do it at least once a week. The problem with this is I just can't make myself run by myself. So...if you want a running partner too I'd love to join you.

Best wishes for a new year!

Anneliese said...

Sounds like fun to me!! When do you run?