Wonderwall Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 So, the decorations are down, the over indulgences of food and drink are kicking in . A new year , a new me beckons . Ive never really been one to make resolutions , but this year I seem to be challenging myself to a few. The big "50" happens this year , so maybe that's what is driving me on to make changes . I've kept most of them to myself , but thought if I put it on here , it might shame me as the year goes on to drive on with them , should in the more than likely event I slacken off!!! Most of them actually come under one heading " stay off the couch"!!! The targets here , amongst others are to do at least 100 lengths of my local pool every week (25m) and to get my step count on weekdays to 15000. Not a drop of alcohol on a school night, and no more than 2 cigs a day ( very rarely have any more than 2 a day anyway, but boy I enjoy them.!) More fruit and less biscuits. Achieve , a break of 50 at snooker . Reintroduce myself to the guitar which sits in my living room , which I learnt late in life , reached a very basic but enjoyable standard , but sadly fell out the habit and is now alien to me. Even though I have set a few, they are all quite easily achievable so hopefully my mojo holds up,and both physically and mentally I should feel the benefits . Made a good start today , cleaning out the garage , which ain't a quick job but I'm already looking forward to carrying on tomorrow . There is something therapeutic about losing junk and clearing space for some more !!! The attic is next . So, what's everyone else hoping to target?? Hopefully we can check in here as the year goes on for some moral support and the odd size nine up the backside if and when required Happy new year all. Neil 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 All the very best of luck with it Neil, will definitely kick your bottom if you fall by the way side, I promise I really would like to buy less shoes and drink less wine but it's really no good setting unachievable goals, is it? Seriously though all I want to try and achieve is to be more healthy, always try to be kind and help my boys to be the best they can be Grace 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Not exactly a resolution but I have promised myself I am getting back to running a sub 3:30 marathon and a 100 mile ultra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Lose weight, I’m 18 1/2 stone at 6ft 2 I’m often told I look ok but I’m sick of finding a nice shirt or similar and looking for the largest size they do only to hear “they don’t go that large” health is second reason 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderwall Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 So Grace, All you want to do , is stay the same I suppose what they say is true,.....if it ain't broke and all that 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 38 minutes ago, Wonderwall said: So Grace, All you want to do , is stay the same I suppose what they say is true,.....if it ain't broke and all that Yeah Gracie doesn't need to change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Gracie said: I really would like to buy less shoes and drink less wine but it's really no good setting unachievable goals, is it? Ha ha!!! I'm going to try running that past Mrs Nog 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 My resolution is to wave to people on the River, and not be a grumpy old man. Won't last long 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea14Ian Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Sadly I can't do much running,My COPD won't allow it.Perhaps a little bit more swimming.It would be nice to be more healthly. Not so much chocolate or maybe not. Let's see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 For my New Years Resolutions I've decided to make a list of 10, surely some will stick? 1. Give up alcohol. 2. Try and be more realistic. 10. Stop being so lazy. Seriously though I do need to loose some weight, last year was not good as my mum has been ill and moved into a care home. Lots of stress, worry, driving up and down the M40, clearing and selling her house etc, etc. Although still waiting for another operation mum is settled now and it's time to start looking after myself a little. I am actually in shape, unfortunately that shape is round so I'll make a start by eating less and taking the dog for a few extra walks which he'll love. Hopefully by the time we hit Norfolk in August I'll be slightly less round ! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 this year my resolution is to not make any resolutions - Doh - Failed again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 11 hours ago, NorfolkNog said: Ha ha!!! I'm going to try running that past Mrs Nog Yeah right!!!......Good luck with that one Mr Nog Grace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 11 hours ago, NorfolkNog said: Ha ha!!! I'm going to try running that past Mrs Nog You seem to have misspelled "I'm going to instruct the wife that this is what she is doing too' Mr Nog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Jayfire said: You seem to have misspelled "I'm going to instruct the wife that this is what she is doing too' Mr Nog Woo hoo JF now that would be living life on the edge........... .........she's only bought one pair of shoes since Christmas, that was in Scarborough on Friday None this year Yet................... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said: None this year Yet................... Well only another 362 days to keep it that way then lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 9 minutes ago, NorfolkNog said: Woo hoo JF now that would be living life on the edge........... .........she's only bought one pair of shoes since Christmas, that was in Scarborough on Friday None this year Yet................... Your doing a great job so far NN. Women need to know when enough is enough. Stay strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grendel Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 22 minutes ago, Jayfire said: Women need to know when enough is enough never 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I was trying to cut out chocolate but on day three have resorted to cutting down on chocolate. It doesnt bode well *sigh* 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderwall Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 My resolve is already being tested. A friend has called to see if I fancy a couple of beers tonight ( I'm still on holiday) When I said I wasn't sure , he was bemused , " have you got something else on? ". " is everything ok?" " are you scared I might beat you at darts? "!!!!!! I could of course drink orange juice, but that's just double torture . I have the breaking strain of a kit Kat , so let's see what happens. At this moment in time , I'm staying in 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 20 minutes ago, Wonderwall said: My resolve is already being tested. A friend has called to see if I fancy a couple of beers tonight ( I'm still on holiday) When I said I wasn't sure , he was bemused , " have you got something else on? ". " is everything ok?" " are you scared I might beat you at darts? "!!!!!! I could of course drink orange juice, but that's just double torture . I have the breaking strain of a kit Kat , so let's see what happens. At this moment in time , I'm staying in Have a nice night out mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNog Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Wonderwall said: My resolve is already being tested. A friend has called to see if I fancy a couple of beers tonight ( I'm still on holiday) When I said I wasn't sure , he was bemused , " have you got something else on? ". " is everything ok?" " are you scared I might beat you at darts? "!!!!!! I could of course drink orange juice, but that's just double torture . I have the breaking strain of a kit Kat , so let's see what happens. At this moment in time , I'm staying in Go on, break the Kit Kat Your pub needs you! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Stop mentioning chocolate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound2Please Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Well most women will give any thing for chocolate, just ask Gracie chocolate only comes second to wine, chocolate with dinner in fact most women will eat chocolate at any time. Right I'm off to the chocolate shop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 3 minutes ago, Lulu said: Stop mentioning chocolate! Can we just wispa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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