As the new year approaches, many people reflect on their lives and consider what changes they want to make. New year resolutions often center around personal growth and self-improvement, with a significant focus on health and wellness.
Among the most popular resolutions is the commitment to improve physical fitness. This blog post explores the concept of a fitness challenge as a practical way to achieve your new year resolutions, providing insights and tips for setting realistic goals, staying motivated, and tracking progress throughout the year.
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, embracing a challenge can lead to lasting changes and a healthier lifestyle.
Why create New Year resolutions for fitness?
- Setting achievable fitness goals
- Importance of consistency
- Incorporating variety in workouts
- Tracking progress effectively
- Seeking support and accountability
- Overcoming obstacles and setbacks
- Celebrating successes along the way
2025 Personal Fitness Challenge and New Year Resolutions
Weight Loss
Highest weight 248 lb, around 2012
2016 – 222.1 avg
2017 – 208.2 avg
2018 – 205.1 avg
2019 – 209.2 avg
2020 – 207.8 avg
2021 – 204.5 avg
2022 – 201.5 avg
2023 – 202.1 avg
2024 – 187.7 avg
Some things are worth celebrating!
For 2025, I’ve decided to track my weight loss progress by measuring my waist circumference. My aim is to increase muscle mass and reduce fat, specifically around my midsection.
Sleep
Sleep has always been a weak point, and my long-term goal is 7 hours.
Year
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Score
78
79
79
79
81
Duration
6h 42m
6h 46m
6h 38m
6h 28m
6h 31m
In 2023, I hit my goal 120 times, and in 2024, 119 times.. Not too good.
Readings for awake time are significantly lower than those of others in my demographic.
Breathing Rate
2022 – 14 brpm (breathing rate per minute)
2023 – 14 brpm
2024 -14 brpm
2025 – 15 brpm ( Maybe caused by too many Lattes?)
Long-term goal 12 brpm.
With some breathing meditation, this is very possible.
Heart Rate Variability
2022 – 15ms
2023 – 15ms
2024 – 15ms
Again, with some breathing meditation, I would like to get this number up to 19.
Resting Heart Rate
2020 – 62 bpm
2021 – 63 bmp
2022 – 62 bmp
2023 – 62 bmp
2024 – 59 bmp
The long-term goal is 45 bpm, and I would be very happy with mid-50s for this or next year.
This year’s personal fitness challenge for 2025 will be putting attention on activities like increasing steps, going to bed earlier, practicing breathing meditation, playing pickleball regularly, and having smaller meals will be part of this year’s focus.
2018 New Year Resolutions
Health and Weight Loss Goals
- By the end of the year be under 200 pounds.
- Strengthen my health through diet & exercise.
- Strengthen my body with daily exercise routines to increase balance, agility, and flexibility.
Starting at
As you can see I’ve been a little lackluster getting close to 200. That seems to be my magic number. Whenever I get close to 200 I lose my mojo.
My weight started at 207.2 pounds and with the Holiday season just around the corner, this will be a good time to test my will power at the table, on the mat, and at all the Holiday parties.
The last thing I want is to be at a party on the sidelines or in the corner because of food or alcohol restrictions, but there is no reason to overindulge. Hey, I like a beer or glass of wine now and again.
Actions To Take
- I’ll be reading and implementing 21-Day Total Body Transformation
- Start by changing my eating habits: Only eating 2 meals a day: Only eating for a half-hour in the morning and 4 hours later for a half-hour.
I\’m sure I’ll be adding to this list and keep you posted on my progress so please come back later and see how I\’m doing and any words of encouragement would be great.
Are you going to challenge yourself this season?
Fitbit Charts Monthly Comparisons
Final Thoughts
As we step into the New Year, the commitment to improve physical fitness remains a top resolution for many. This blog post has highlighted how participating in a fitness challenge can serve as a practical approach to achieving your fitness goals.
With the right mindset, realistic goal-setting, and consistent motivation, you or I can track progress and make meaningful strides throughout the year. Remember, every small step counts.
Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below—let’s inspire each other to reach our fitness resolutions together!
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