I have a dear friend at work. She has set her goal for the new year to be able to go to the beach without feeling shame.

I am in absolute awe of her. She doesn’t need to lose weight, however, she wants to tone up. She goes to the gym at least 3 times a week.

I love this!! But not for her, I am being selfish. Every time she goes to the gym, I get a lift home. BEFORE you hate me, she knows that this is why I want her to go more often. 🤣

Every morning I ask her if she is going to my valley (her gym is opposite my house). When she says yes, I know I have a lift home and don’t need to take the bus.

BUT… her continuous determination astonishes me. She has a full day of work. She is exhausted when we leave at 5 pm every day. And yet, she still finds the passion to go to the gym. I am really proud of her.

It really amazes me when people set goals and actually work toward them. They don’t see it as a “it would be nice if…” They see it as a challenge and they go for it.

I need more people in my life like that… People who decide “To hell with the nay-sayers, this is what I am going to do!”

I need to be more like that… I have been making goals for ages, and not reaching very much of those goals…

What is your goal for the New Year, Suikerbekkies? 🍃