Starting the New Year Right

Happy New Year!

I woke up this morning, early as usual. (No partying for us last night!) I set out to have a good healthy day right from the start, so I thought I’d start by doing a food diary for a few days to help me get on track. After a pile of vitamins and fish oil, I had 1/2  a grapefruit and a  slice of sprouted wheat toast with peanut butter, with a cup fo 1/2 decaf organic coffee with a spoon of organic raw cacao stirred in. Mmmm.

Then Moussie, Smokey and I set out for the Columbia Trail, in hopes of reaching the Gorge for the first time–a distance of 5.5 miles. After a light snow overnight, the footing proved to be excellent, with just enough snow to provide good cushioning, without slip or too much depth for the short-legged one. We set out at a slightly slower pace than usual, and reached the gorge in 50 minutes (yeah!). After a brief rest and stretch, we headed back, and conquered the 5.5 miles in 1 3/4 hours, our longest hike together to date. Talk about invigorating! I felt like I conquered Mt Everest! What a way to start the New Year!

I hope that you find a way to make today the start of a fresh year, a year of better health, of better eating, of more exercise, of more peace. It’s not just another day, but a new calendar year! Make the most of it. Make a list of things that you know you need to do, of habits you need to learn or unlearn. If you need help, you know where to find me!! But do what it takes to make this a “best year ever” year.

warmly,

Diane