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Cheers to 2014!

January 1, 2014 by Lindsay 60 Comments

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Hi Friends!

Happy 2014. I’ve been sitting here forever trying to decide what to post today. Judging by the state of the blogosphere the past few days, it appears I’m pretty much the only one not interested in doing a recap of 2013 or posting about my goals for 2014. And that’s totally fine! Instead, I decided to share some 2014 wishes that I have for all of you! Kinda like a 5 things Friday (a la Clare)- except it’s not Friday….you get the idea.

Anyways, here we go- my 2014 wishes for you!

2014 wishes

5  Nutrition Wishes

  • Downsize your dinner plates– for proper portion sizes.
  • Eat slowly– so you can recognize when you’re full.
  • Drink more water– and less everything else.
  • Eat more whole foods– and less packaged foods.
  • Prep food on Sundays– for healthy meals all week long.

5  Kitchen Wishes

  • Clean out your pantry– to give yourself a clean start.
  • Replace old spices– for fresh flavors!
  • Disinfect EVERYTHING– to kill germs!
  • Switch to glass storage containers– to avoid chemicals.
  • Recycle & compost– for the environment.

5  Fitness Wishes

  • Lift heavier– to get healthier.
  • Stretch every day– to prevent injury.
  • Rest when you need it– to get stronger.
  • Move more– every single day.
  • Go for a PR & fail– to push your limits!

5  Life Wishes

  • Embrace every day– because you’re lucky to have it.
  • Sleep more– your body needs it.
  • Chase big dreams– and learn from the setbacks.
  • Live in the moment– before life passes you by.
  • Do what makes you happy– because life’s too short.

5  Love Wishes

  • Go on dates– to keep the romance alive.
  • Say I love you– while you still have the chance.
  • Appreciate the little things– they often mean the most.
  • Talk about your problems– don’t hide from them.
  • Always be honest– it’s important.

5  Work Wishes

  • Take more breaks– they help you focus.
  • Separate your work & play hours– for balance.
  • Network constantly– for new opportunities.
  • Learn something new– then teach it to others.
  • Always do your best– you never know who is watching.

Cheers to 2014!
–Lindsay–

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  1. Karey @ Nutty About Health says

    January 1, 2014 at 12:29 AM

    Those are some great wishes!! Love it! Happy New Year!

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  2. Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says

    January 1, 2014 at 1:13 AM

    I totally love this! Such great advice here. I hope you have a healthy and happy new year, Lindsay!

    Reply
  3. Tina @ Best Body Fitness says

    January 1, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE! And especially the learn something new – then teach it to others. One of my big hopes for 2014. 🙂

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    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:35 AM

      yay! I hope that for you too 🙂

      Reply
  4. Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family says

    January 1, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    Happy New Year dear friend! I wish all of this and more for you this year 🙂

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    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:35 AM

      same to you love 🙂

      Reply
  5. lindsay says

    January 1, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    you are so wise! i will take your wishes and practice them. Lean Green Bean of encouragement!

    Reply
  6. Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} says

    January 1, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    This is SPOT on. Thanks for sharing your wishes. I wish the same for you in 2014! 🙂

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    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:35 AM

      thanks so much maryea 🙂

      Reply
  7. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    January 1, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    I love this idea, Lindsay! Beautiful wishes. I will take the sleep more one very seriously. 🙂 Happy New Year!

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    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:34 AM

      get it girl. you deserve it 🙂

      Reply
  8. Min says

    January 1, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    Happy New Year, Lindsay! So many wonderful wishes and advice!

    Reply
  9. Lisa says

    January 1, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    Happy New Year!!! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    January 1, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    love this – itz awesome!! i didn’t do a recap post either 🙂 happy new year, friend!

    Reply
  11. Jessi Boehme says

    January 1, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    This is a great spin on the NYE posts I keep reading. I wish for you a year full of adventure and joy!

    Reply
  12. Jennifer Drummond says

    January 1, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    Great post! Happy New Years to you and your family!!

    Reply
  13. Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says

    January 1, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    Love these! Happy New Year! Ready to see what 2014 has in store!

    Reply
  14. Kim @ Hungry Healthy Girl says

    January 1, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    Great wishes! Happy New Year to you!

    Reply
  15. Beth @ dietitianduo says

    January 1, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    Such a wonderful and inspiring post! Love it!
    Happy New Year! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Megan A @ Life on Planet Marsz says

    January 1, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    Great post, love it! Happy New Year’s to you as well! Thanks for the positivity!

    Reply
  17. GiselleR says

    January 1, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    Thanks for the awesome well wishes Lindsay! My wish for you is for 2014 to be even better than 2013 (which looked pretty damn awesome from my seat!!)
    Happy New Year!

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    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:34 AM

      Thanks so much Giselle!

      Reply
  18. Heather Williams says

    January 1, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    What a great post Lindsay! Love this<3 Happy New Year!!! Funny enough, I just ordered a new round of spices myself:)

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:34 AM

      i need to do that too. i have some old ones!

      Reply
  19. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    January 1, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    I love these wishes so much!! So perfect and cover every important area of life!!! Happy New Year!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:33 AM

      Thanks Liz! Best wishes to you for a new year!

      Reply
  20. Jana @ Happy Wife Healthy Life says

    January 1, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    I am absolutely loving all of these girl! I definitely plan on putting them into practice for 2014 as much as I can!

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    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:33 AM

      Glad to hear it Jana! Happy new year!

      Reply
  21. Morganne @ Nut Butter Runner says

    January 1, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    I absolutely LOVE this! Thank you for posting! This is exactly why you rock 🙂

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    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:33 AM

      Thanks M! Wishing you a great 2014!

      Reply
  22. Tina Muir says

    January 1, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    Aww lovely little post! All realistic, and all challenging! The going for a PR one stands out to me, as I feel that it is important not to be afraid of failure. That is how I have achieved some of my best results, so you may not fail….but as long as you are prepared to overcome it if you do! Hope 2014 is your best yet!

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    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:33 AM

      Exactly!!! Happy new year tina!

      Reply
  23. Jennifer F says

    January 1, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    Happy New Year! So many great “wishes” on there — here’s to making them all come true!

    Reply
  24. Perryn Carroll says

    January 1, 2014 at 11:40 AM

    Think you have given me some inspiration. Happy New Year and Cheers!

    Reply
  25. Jolene says

    January 1, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    I thought I would want to recap 2013, or even the holidays, but didn’t, and sort of focused my most recent posts elsewhere too, similarly! I love this idea and love your wishes for living and loving the most – but love them all 🙂 Cheers 2014!

    Reply
  26. Running Hutch says

    January 1, 2014 at 1:29 PM

    Warm fuzzies! I love the Go for a PR and FAIL. I use to tell the CF ladies that I wanted them to fail a lift (safely of course). Many of us only attempt what we know we can accomplish. Where is the fun in that?

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    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:32 AM

      exactly!!!!

      Reply
  27. misszippy says

    January 1, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    I love this post for its originality and for its wishes. And there are a few on the lists that I need to get on (glass storage for one!)

    Happy new year!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:32 AM

      Thanks Amanda! I’m working on the glass storage one too 🙂

      Reply
  28. Anne @ CandyCrazedrun.wordpress.com says

    January 1, 2014 at 2:31 PM

    Happy New Year indeed!

    You are so, so right, we are lucky to have each and every day!

    Reply
  29. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    January 1, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    Cheers & Happy New Year!!

    Reply
  30. Alexis @ funrunning4life says

    January 1, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    These are so sweet and wonderful. It means a lot that you would take the time to think about ways for all of your readers to be happier and healthier in the new year. It makes me feel special, somehow. Here’s to a 2014 full of trying new things, failing a few times, and making small changes to be healthy. Can’t wait to see where the year takes you!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:32 AM

      Aww glad you enjoyed them Alexis! wishing you the best for 2014!

      Reply
  31. Jody - Fit at 56 says

    January 1, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    LOVE THIS!!! No goals or recap post for me either.. 🙂

    Reply
  32. Melissa @ Live, Love, & Run says

    January 1, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    I’m getting back to blogging, and let me tell you…it’s people like you who inspire me. Happy New Year, friend. These are…well…perfect.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:31 AM

      Thanks friend! Glad you’re making a comeback!

      Reply
  33. Julie says

    January 1, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    Love the “love” wishes!

    Reply
  34. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    January 1, 2014 at 4:40 PM

    Perfect twist on the goal setting- love it. So stoked to have connected with you in 2013 and can’t wait to see what 2014 has in store for you!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:31 AM

      THanks Arman!

      Reply
  35. Courtney @ Don't Blink. Just Run. says

    January 1, 2014 at 5:11 PM

    I love this! Happy New Year! 🙂

    Reply
  36. Kim says

    January 1, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    There is so much awesomeness in this post!! I read many of the articles but some I haven’t and can’t wait to sit down and dig in!!!
    Happy 2014!

    Reply
  37. Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog says

    January 1, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    I love this! Focusing on even just a few of these wishes would make a large impact. I’m ready to do more food prep Sundays and chase some big dreams in 2014. Happy New Year to you!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2014 at 8:31 AM

      yay!!! hope 2014 is your best yet!

      Reply
  38. Katie @ Live Half Full says

    January 1, 2014 at 8:09 PM

    This is awesome! Happy New Year!

    Reply
  39. purelytwins says

    January 1, 2014 at 9:54 PM

    LOVE!!

    Happy New Year girl!! xoxo

    Reply
  40. Jess says

    January 1, 2014 at 10:34 PM

    that was beautiful. thank you!

    Reply
  41. Amanda H @EatHardWorkHard says

    January 2, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    Love this! Great wishes/advice. Happy New Years!

    Reply
  42. Lisa R. says

    January 2, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Love this post! Going to keep this one in my back pocket to refer to when times get tough. Thanks!

    Reply
  43. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    January 3, 2014 at 2:22 PM

    I love these wishes Lindsay. Such a great way to think about the New Year. I had to chuckle when I saw your one about spices. I was just talking to my husband about that and how we’ve had some spices since our wedding 10 years ago! YUCK!

    Reply
  44. Megan (The Lyons' Share) says

    January 4, 2014 at 12:29 AM

    Thank you so much for this! Such simple wishes … yet so powerful! How amazing would life be if we took these all to heart? Happy New Year!

    Reply

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