Gearing up for the holidays and the New Year

Man, the holidays have come quickly this year! I mean, not literally, but it seems like it was just April...then August and now, BAM! It's Christmas! With Christmas comes all the holiday cooking and baking and less of the working out and eating healthy...at least for me. I'm human. I enjoy cakes and pies just like the rest of you. 

This year, I'm doing things a little different. I am enjoying time with my family and friends and adding in an extra workout here and there. My workouts are still light as I'm technically benched until January, but I am hoping that my incision will fully heal this time and I can get back to it. 

In anticipation of the new year, I am working on something in every aspect of my life. None of it is too big, they are many small goals and I am focusing in on them every single day. Because every single day leads to a week, and every week leads to a month, and every month to a year. And, when you do something in repetition, it becomes easier. 

1. Eat clean 85% of the time.  It's a "cheat" meal not day!

2. Drink only water and unsweetened green tea. At least one gallon of water daily. 

3. Workouts to consist of strength training five days per week, cardio five days per week and a HIIT workout one day per week. 

4. Write out and memorize a verse or short passage of Scripture every single day. My verses for January are already written in my planner. 

5. Save $10 per day, except for payday a in which $50 is deposited to savings. Don't touch the savings account!

There you have it. I won't be perfect and I know that. I accept that. But I can strive for perfection, because in that, I'll find a balance that works for me.