New Year. New Me. New You?

I went back into the gym today. I haven't been since before Christmas, although I did manage 2 walks with my Dad last week. I wasn't the only one. The local schools went back today, so it was the first chance we had to get back onto the treadmills, X-trainers and rowing machines. It wasn't full, but it was too full for me. I am used to having the gym either to myself or with only one or two others in there. Selfish of me, I know, but I really can't wait for things to get back to normal and to quieten down again.

It was good to get back. I have not looked after myself as well as I should have over the last few weeks, with too little sleep and too much of everything else. Now it is time to put that behind me and treat myself well again. I have managed to stick to a good eating plan today and have drunk loads of water and Redbush tea (caffeine and tannin free). My intention, is to get to bed very soon and get a good night's sleep. Tomorrow I am walking with a friend as soon as the children go off to school. I have planned more gym sessions in my diary and am meeting with my trainer Eric next Tuesday. It's good to have something to work towards. The effort I put in last year is not wasted and I shall build on it during this one. I have this clear picture in my mind of how I want to be, not just this year, but for many years to come, and I am very aware that if I don't put the work in, that vision will not come true.

And how about you? What is your vision of your future self? Have you started putting the effort in? Isn't it time you did? You owe it to yourself.