I have tried MANY new things in the past year... Gluten free is one of them (including things like quinoa, kale, dragon fruit and many other items), but I also did spin class (which is amazing), I took up Tabata Training, I ran obstacle courses, Caveman Boot Camp, etc etc etc. All things these things are connected as one lead into the other and the next bumped into the next one. I wanted to lose weight, then I needed to exercise, but I got bored of exercising, so I signed up for races that I needed to train for, which lead to getting a trainer and eating better and so on and so forth!
The main "new" thing I tried this year was believing in MYSELF and what I was worth. I began to realize that there were so many areas of my life that I was just 'settling' with less than I deserved. I was too content... I didn't strive for better, I didn't strive to make myself happy, which, in reality, should always be your first priority, above everything else. So I began to try new things, I got involved with Politics as it has always been an interest of mine... I joined the gym and started taking classes which helped me begin to feel better about myself, I joined Weight Watchers to help me lose weight and feel accountable for my own actions and join in with other people who are struggling the same way I am. I also realized that the relationship I was in wasn't making me happy anymore... It was making me sad. And although it was extremely difficult to do, I had to be open and honest and let him know it was time for me to find something new in my life.
That being said, I don't regret anything. I do wish that I worked harder over the winter months to stay active, but if you live in Barrie you know that winter here is a total wasteland and getting out of my cozy pajama's and bed when it's -30 C is a feat in itself. I also tried much harder to meet new people. I approached my trainer to start an outdoor boot camp class and I invited people and he invited people and a lot of them I am still good friends with! This year, I plan to become a good runner. I know I started the C25K a few weeks back, but its not a smart thing to try to begin in the winter months. Running outside is a hugely important part of the C25K and doing it on a treadmill is just not a great idea, it kills the knees and doesn't give you the real feel for running. However, I have not given up totally, I have been running on the track at the YMCA on a regular basis to ensure the work I have already done doesn't go to waste.
It's funny how even the little changes can make you feel so good. For example, I got a new Windows 8 phone, instead of my usual, comfortable, familiar Blackberry... I love it and even just this little change seems sooooo huge. Also, I met a great guy who is so encouraging and respectful and sweet. He makes me smile about everything and, even when I am annoyed or aggitated, he is so diplomatic and centred that he makes me see things so much differently. Not over reacting and thinking sensibly about things is a very new things to me! Irrational used to be my middle name. But overall, the BIGGEST change is realizing that I deserve to be happy. Setting goals, being with the most amazing guy ever, being in shape, working out and being fit because I love it, not because I have to... All changes that I am thankful for just because I decided to try something new.
So, take a moment, examine your comfort zone... Now.... Figure out a way OUT of it! You won't regret it, I promise you! A year from now, you will look back at old you and be so happy you made the change!
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