There’s this movement about picking one word and claiming it for your year.
I tend to do that, but in retrospect. You know… it’s like I fill up the notebook, close it and then write a title on the cover. Although that is a fun/safe thing to do, there is something powerful at staring at a new calendar and claiming one word for every single square within it.
As I was thinking about my word for 2015 (season), I IMMEDIATELY knew the word for my 2016. I decided to keep it quiet and let it sit in my heart and see if it stuck. So here we are, almost a week into 2016 and I want you to know my word for the year.
LAUNCH.
You know… 3, 2, 1 TAKEOFF. I’ve got big dreams of ending the year with my debt repayment journey being at its halfway point. I want to continue to de-clutter my life (by using up my beauty products and reading all the books I didn’t read last year and all that stuff).
and like Regina George,
..just kidding. I don’t have a number, but last year I lost 25 pounds. If I lose 25 pounds again this year, my BMI will move from “overweight” to “normal weight.” So… #goals. 2 pounds a month. I’ve got this.
At some point, I want to re-focus my blog. I think I’ve figured out a way to streamline the things I love posting about and turn them into consistent stuff that’s all about living just a little bit louder (miss that phrase?!), regardless of where you are at in life.
But for now…
Let’s freaking launch something, shall we?
We ALL know I love me some recaps. I’m launching a Weekly Recap. I have enough non-blogger friends who have asked me about following my blog – I know they won’t use Bloglovin, and I don’t want them to have to get DAILY notifications of my posts, so I decided to just create a little weekly e-mail that showcases the best of the best AND highlights some of my people from around the internet. Dude, you guys… I’m going to be so good at this. Back when I first got AOL we had these things called zines.
…hold on, I’m going to do some research.
Yes, it was a very real thing and I literally almost cried reading this article. Basically ‘zines were newsletters. That you sent to people who decided to subscribe to your life.
So like I said. I’m all about this ‘zine weekly recap that will be delivered to your inbox every Friday. The first one is coming out TO-FREAKING-MORROW. 😀 😀 😀 See ya’ in your inboxes, people!
I need to start working on my weight loss stuff too. I’m getting back into normal eating schedule after being home from vacation in a week and it is getting easier again! I love the word you chose and I am excited to read more about your debt repayment! I ended up choosing “press forward” for my year and I am excited to see how you launch this year 🙂
I am hosting a goal link up here and this would be a great post to add if you are interested!
dude but in those recent pictures you posted i think you look great! so get back to work young lady!!! it just keeps getting better 😉
linked up! + i love your “press forward.” i love motion and movement. <3
thanks sweet lady! I tend to carry weight well, but my body fat and blood pressure are kind of bad right now. I’m a size 14-16 now, but I’m much healthier at around a 10.
Also. p.s. thanks for joining the linkup! ♥
BOOM subscribed. (At least I hope that worked.) This is seriously the only newsletter I’ve ever even thought about subscribing to, let alone actually doing it. (Sorry, other bloggers with newsletters!)
it worked! and i literally feel the most honored in the whole entire world. guess who i am going to be featuring in next week’s recap? that would be you.
Launch is a great word! So active and bold. It sounds like 2015 was a good year for you. I hope 2016 fulfills your goals too!
I’m not sure if you’ve heard of Whole30 or not, but it’s a clean-eating approach that lasts 30 days. I’m not doing it to lose weight; I’m following it to curb my sugar & cheese cravings. But something like 80-90% of people who follow the program lose weight on it. It’s not really a diet since you don’t count calories or stress about portion sizes, as long as you only eat the approved foods.
brita! thank you! 2015 was tough but ultimately awesome.
and i’m actually on round 2, day… 6! i LOVE whole30. last time i lost like 9 lbs, so while i’m not doing it with the sole purpose of weight loss… it DEFINITELY helps in that! have you done it before?
This is my first time doing it! My best friend lent me the book in September. I’m also on Day 6. 😀
ahhh!!! twinning!! how is it going? the two inanimate parts of my life that know it’s whole30 time: my bank account and my freaking toilet… amiright?!
I love it so far! I definitely had a headache on Day 2 from sugar withdrawals. I skipped the rage phase, but I had some bloating on Days 3-4.
I hear you on the bank account… This is expensive! But I think the money saved from not drinking alcohol (and my husband is mostly abstaining from alcohol too) will help balance it out.
I have Crohn’s Disease, so I haven’t actually noticed any differences in the bathroom 😉
You got this! I have faith that you can do it! I can’t wait to see your progress throughout the year! Also do you not have your archive able to be seen? I could have sworn I saw something about mint on here.
liz @ sundays with sophie
I appreciate you being so openly transparent and honest about your progress and future goals. You picked word! I’m still working on selecting mine….hoping to find something that relates to maintaining a strong mind. How did you find and commit to launch? Any suggestions?
Awesome word for the year! Just subscribed!
What a great word for the year. I hope that you’re able to launch off all of your goals
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Oh I’m so glad you decided to write up about your word!! Launch is a fab word to focus on through the year, and I’m so excited for this newsletter! Well done girl 🙂
Dani x
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