So far, my KISS – Keep It Super Simple - word/strategy for 2023 is working pretty well. When I catch clutter creeping in, especially mental clutter, I imagine my focus as a big push broom, shoving stuff out of the way. (My husband always laughs when I use housecleaning examples because we both know the only time I might ever actually use a broom would be for Quidditch.)
WRITING –
I'm pretty sure I've done more work on my novel/novella last month than I did last year.
WATCHING –
Movie – Summer of 84 (2018) is nostalgic AND creepy. The monologue delivered by one of the characters toward the end is utterly chilling. I'm still thinking about it.
TV – Don't ask me how we missed Friday Night Lights the first time it was on because I don't know. I do know, though, that we're enjoying it now! We're in the second season so no spoilers, please!
PHYSICAL HEALTH –
Well, we signed up for another miles challenge. And we're carrying over one from last year so here's where we are as of 1/29/2023:
19/300 miles
0/100 miles.
I usually focus more on overall health, but this year, losing pounds - in a healthy way! – is my goal and will hopefully give me the most benefit all around. So far, I haven't lost any weight, but I also haven't gained any either, so I'll take it.
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How's your year going so far? Any movies or TV shows – old, new or new-to-you – that you're enjoying? How do you lose pounds or handle weight loss in general? Any suggestions?
Hooray for making progress on your novel/novella!
ReplyDeleteWe started watching that show Shrinking on AppleTV. The first two episodes have dropped and I am eager for more.
I didn't set any mileage/fitness/health goals this year, but I really, really do need to be more active and eat so much better than I do now.
Thanks, MJ!
DeleteMaybe work on small changes? I'm trying to be more active now, while the weather is cooler, so I have more oomph for when it gets hot. In terms of eating, I changed up what I have for breakfast - a small thing but I'm being consistent. So far. :)
Keep after healthy!
ReplyDeleteI recommend watching The Rig.
Thanks, Alex! I'm trying! :)
DeleteHi Madeline, I'm sure all the work you have done on your novel/novella last month has made you happy. A good writing month makes me dance.
ReplyDeleteI'm not much of a dancer, but it did make me happy. :)
DeleteSounds like you're making great progress on your goals. Glad you are progressing so well on your novella.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Natalie! Slow and steady, me and the tortoises. :)
DeleteMy year has been off to a good start as well, despite it beginning with a funeral.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear you started the year with a funeral. I hope the rest of the year is kinder.
DeleteI'm most definitely not a weight loss expert, but more protein seems to be helping me as a general sort of "add" instead of "take away" kind of food group. I am having a good year so far.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tyrean. And glad to hear your year is going well so far!
DeleteCongrats on the success(es). You rock.
ReplyDeleteI've started to revise a work that is--ooohhh--four years old and unfinished. My thinking is, if I start it, words will come. I watched Field of Dreams yesterday.
Does it show? hehehe
Anna from elements of emaginette
Ha ha on the Field of Dreams of comment! But I still bet the words will come. Good luck! :)
DeleteWoot! Sounds like you're doing pretty well this year. I'm doing a Couch to 5K program and I've forgotten how good it feels to move.
ReplyDeleteExcellent on the Couch to 5K program, Loni! You can do it!
DeleteThat's awesome that you've gotten a lot of writing done! I recently got rid of cable so I've been watching a lot of different shows on my streaming platforms.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sarah!
DeleteWe got rid of cable ages ago and just have a few streaming platforms now. We try not to have too many because it starts to feel like clutter.
I need to watch that movie. I've never heard of it.
ReplyDeleteI always make losing weight my goal. This year, I have several mini-health goals, like drinking water, taking vitamins, limiting eating out, and more fruits and veggies. It hasn't helped me lose much weight, but like you, I haven't gained any.
It's creepy, though, so be warned!
DeleteI'm doing some of those same mini-goals, too. I figure that by the end of the year, even if I haven't lost the pounds, I will have gained a healthier body overall. :)