By Gabby Reece
I think I end up starting new challenges weekly. I have the one month challenge, the no chocolate or bread challenge, the only drink water challenge, and the list goes on and on. What I do like about setting a clear cut goal is it does create a STARTING POINT which I think is critical, and a very focused goal. I will exercise for 30 minutes, 6 days a week, end of story. I will not shove any wheat products in my mouth, period. If I give myself any open window I’m never as disciplined as when I just shut the door. A crack in the window ends up being the entire side of the house gone, and before you know it, it’s Nutella on baguettes (god, I love those). No matter how in shape (or not) your new goals and challenges are imperative to the continued pursuit of fitness.
My new thing has been biking, and lately I have had the luxury of getting my tail kicked by our dear friend Mr. Don Wildman (who by the way is 77). Not only has he been a great riding partner who pushes the pace, but he has also been gracious enough to divulge little tricks of the trade to help me become a better rider; especially on the dirt, and in areas that I would be to chicken to tackle on my own. Have you ever fallen with clips on? That is some fun stuff.
I know it may be cold where you are and a less than desirable environment to start a new challenge, but what better time is it to get going than NOW? I encourage and support all of you, and may you be hugely successful at whatever challenge you have set up for yourself. Remember, even if it’s only a day long challenge take on something that you have been wanting to get to. Baby steps or sprints, it’s just about continuous forward movement. Don’t judge yourself or compare to how someone else is moving through their life.
And since baby steps seem to be the best way to start, our Flip Challenge is a great starting point for you. Each day the goals we have set for you are small yet effective, use this as a stepping stone to get you going. After all my goal here at the honeyline is to support and inspire YOU!
Oh, and by the way besides trying to train really hard, my goals include desperately avoiding bread and wheat products of any kind as well as spending more quality time with my family and enjoying and really listening to them.
The albatross is a special bird that we’ve been visiting regularly here on our morning walks. Brody likes to call them ‘humongous’ in her 2 year old way. The albatross mate for life and return to lay a single egg in December. Once the baby hatches, they stay with it for a couple weeks,and then both parents leave to feed at sea. They eventually will return to feed the baby, and once it’s big enough will leave the island and not return for 3-4 years. It’s pretty magical to watch Brody and Reece get to experience this. The Brody photo is from our morning walk when we go see Milo, the kitty.
Best, Gabby
