Each year we have the gift of the week following Christmas to take stock of the ending year and make plans for the next one. I'll admit last year was not a stellar one for my family, as both my husband and I faced some health issues.
One of the minor issues I've faced of late is flagging energy -- and I am fairly certain losing weight and taking control of my blood sugar will help. This lack of energy is particularly troublesome because my favorite "hobby" is walking half marathons, and dragging myself to the finish line is not much fun. Not so long ago I could finish a half, shower and have a good meal, then be ready to sightsee. Recently it's all I can do to make it across the finish line and back to my room for a nap.
I think addressing this lack of energy is going to require a 2-pronged approach: losing weight (so I don't have all that excess weight to carry for 13.1 miles) and being more consistent in my training (because building endurance doesn't happen overnight, or with the occasional brisk walk).
Sadly, even though my 2016 race schedule is carefully planned to entice me to train, I have been having a bit of trouble getting motivated. Enter DietBet. I'm hoping the possibility of "winning", combined with the accountibility and the reasonable weightloss goals, will give me the jumpstart in motivation that I need.
Now I have a plan. All that is left is to put it into practice. Then this time next year, I'll have a more satisfying year to review, right?
Keep kickin' that fat to the curb, kids. :)