2013 Resolutions

Where does December go? Why does it seem this month above any other flies by, before you know it it’s Christmas Day and we are suddenly staring at New Years Eve and the upcoming year. This December has been no different that the past years. Since 2006 I have posted my resolutions to share with all. I feel this makes me a bit more accountable when it comes to exceeding my goals or questioning why I failed any previous resolution I have made.

This coming year I feel I have a leg up, so to speak, as the new year approaches. Before I get too far ahead, let me review what I set out to accomplish in 2012. The biggest challenge of my life has been achieved over the course of last year. In 2011 I set out to take control of my health, no longer relying on the Big Pharma or the medical establishment. Base on my October blood results, I have completely reversed atherosclerosis and any heat disease that might have existed. No longer am I dependent on ANY medication. My family physician declared me “perfectly healthy” during my October physical.

Not only did I meet my weight goal of 175 pounds, I exceeded it dropping to a low of 172 pounds. I had hoped to get my total cholesterol (TC) to 140-150, but the October results showed my level at 130 mg/dL! I am very excited with how healthy I have gotten the last 12 months. The second part of my “quest for health” comes as I look towards 2013.

The other two goals I had, while not as important as improving my health I failed at. I am not really upset I did not succeed at either of them. The first was to get the 1968 Mercury Cougar running. Well, that never happened, nor did it come close. I was able to put in quite a few hours in during the summer, but nothing at equated to getting the Cougar running. Oh well, there is always next year.

The other goal was to to on vacation, while it was scheduled for nearly the entire year, I canceled it about a week out (in November) in order to take it about 30 days later to coincide with my wife’s back surgery. Even taking a vacation, I did not get to San Diego or any other exotic destination. Again, there is always next year.

As for 2013, the list it’s all that challenging. First, I want to complete the 12-week Stronglifts.com program and continue building strength and muscle. After just 8 weeks in the program I have seen a real transformation, I can only imagine want a full year will bring. Looking forward to those prospects. With any luck I might even get to meet Mehdi at the end of January as he comes to San Francisco.

With the move being completed, it’s time to clean up and get organized. I guess along with the other positives that come with a move, now is the time to go through boxes that were packed and throw away (or donate) stuff I no longer need. I was horrified at the amount of crap I have tucked away in a 10×20 storage unit. I am even more shocked at the amount of sports collectibles I have obtained over the years. Seeing it all in one places makes me wonder how much longer I want to lug this shit around.

On the organizing front I start the year with NO DEBT! Gone are the 4 balances I had on credit cards. For the first time it feels great not to owe money to anyone (minus 2 car payments and a house payment). I would like to move all my billing statements I do have over to electronic and reduce the amount of mail I get. I want to start saving more money per month, which should be possible since I am not shelling out monthly payments.

I am sure there are a list of other things I want to accomplish, but right now these are the big ones. I look forward to another GREAT year, after a wonderful 2012 (minus my wife’s surgery). It’s been a challenge the last few days of the year, but it’s great to start the year off with a clean slate and work towards some goals.