2025 Goals: Movement, Nutrition, Mindfulness
The 2025 Goals You’ve All Been Waiting For… Or At Least I Have
Well, maybe you haven’t been waiting for this… considering that, as of right now, I have a grand total of zero followers. Yes, zero. Zilch. Nada. In fact, I haven’t even told my wife about this quirky little blog/journal of mine. She’ll get the invite at some point in January or February, once I’m ready to unleash this “silly” creation on the world. Or, you know, on the three people who might actually stumble upon it.
But enough about that. Let’s dive into the good stuff—my 2025 goals.
KISS: Keep It Simple Stupid
Now, if you’ve spent any time in corporate America or have ever had to survive a Zoom call with the dreaded "synergy" buzzword, you’ve probably heard the saying KISS: Keep It Simple Stupid. I first heard this from my VP of Sales as I dialed away, making cold calls like a robot with a caffeine addiction. Those days definitely shaped me into the person I am today but I digress.
So this year? We’re keeping it simple. In the past, I’ve set a million goals, forgotten about half of them, and failed at the rest. This year, I’m narrowing my focus. There will be one overarching goal for 2025. Just one. Everything else will revolve around it.
The Big Goal: Weigh 200 Pounds or Less by the End of the Year
So, what's this bold, life-changing goal? I want to weigh 200 pounds or less by the end of 2025.
If you happened to read my first post (insert shameless plug here: {{insert link}}), you’ll recall that I ended 2024 at a rather hefty 265 pounds. Yikes. Yep, I’ve got my work cut out for me. But why such an aggressive goal, you ask?
Well, here’s the deal. I’m in my mid-30s now, and time’s a-ticking. If I don’t do something now to regain my athleticism, my childhood glory days might remain just that—days. So, 200 pounds it is. It’s not about vanity. It’s about confidence. And not wanting to feel like a human beanbag by the time I hit 40.
So, there it is. The big, audacious goal: 200 pounds by the end of the year.
The Plan: Monthly Goals Across 3 Core Categories
Now, how am I going to pull this off? I’m glad you asked. Every month, I’ll set up to 6 goals in three core categories that will push me toward that 200-pound target:
Movement
Nutrition
Mindfulness
Let’s break it down.
1. Movement: Time to Actually Move My Body
I’m not exactly winning any fitness awards lately. Sure, I walk the dog (a solid 30-45 minutes a day, thank you very much), and I’ve dabbled in walking when golfing, pickleball, and the occasional weightlifting session. But the combined total of all that is… well… let’s just say it’s not enough to justify eating an entire pizza by myself.
So, movement will be a big part of my 2025 goals. I’ll keep walking the dog but let’s be clear, that won’t count toward my official movement goals, and I’ll be upping the intensity of my workouts. The only goal here is: Get off my butt more often.
Maybe I’ll even take up running. Or something less terrifying. We’ll see.
2. Nutrition: The Struggle is Real… And Delicious
If I’m being totally honest, nutrition is my arch-nemesis. You know the saying, "Abs are made in the kitchen"? Yeah, well… I haven’t seen my abs in forever. Seriously, I think the last time I saw them was when I was 12, and they were hidden under a layer of non-gluten-free pizza and sandwiches.
Here’s the deal: I love food. I love it way too much. And I’ve got two main culprits that keep me in the land of "I’m never going to see my abs again" land:
My food decisions.
My eating habits.
Let’s talk about food decisions. If it’s fast, easy, and comes in a bag or box, I’ll eat it. Yep, I’m that guy. Fast food is a terrible habit, but when you’ve got kids, it’s like, who’s got time to cook dinner when you can just grab a greasy bag of heaven?
But that’s gotta change. I’m cutting out gluten. Yes, goodbye pizza, sandwiches, and burritos. As much as it breaks my heart, it’s time to part ways. And yes, my love affair with sandwiches is a real thing. If I could marry a sandwich, I would. But alas, true love means making sacrifices.
Now, my eating habits. I eat fast. Like, if there was an Olympic sport for inhaling food, I’d have a gold medal. I blame my daycare days where you had limited seconds—so I learned to scarf down food like it was a race to get more. But in 2025, I’m going to slow it down, savor the bites, and actually enjoy what’s on my plate. Maybe even set down the fork between bites… crazy, I know.
Oh, and let’s not forget about portion sizes. I eat like I’m preparing for a famine. No more. The first plate will be smaller, and I’ll learn to listen to my body when it says, “Hey, you’re full. Stop.”
3. Mindfulness: The New Frontier (Kind of)
Mindfulness might not be as flashy as movement or nutrition, but it’s definitely something I want to work on. Starting this blog (yes, this very post!) is an act of mindfulness for me. Writing about my life, my goals, and my struggles forces me to reflect. Even if no one reads this, at least I’m thinking about my life in a more intentional way.
A few other mindfulness practices I’m considering:
Less TV
Less screen time
Reading more books
Writing down what I’m thankful for
Not letting work consume me before my workday even starts.
We’ll dig into these as the year goes on, and they’ll likely make their way into my monthly goals in one way or another.
The Final Countdown
Okay, you’ve stuck with me this long, so let’s wrap this up.
The singular, overarching goal for 2025 is: Weigh 200 pounds or less by December 31st.
Each month, I’ll post my specific goals in the categories of movement, nutrition, and mindfulness. I’ll break them down week by week so they’re manageable, actionable, and hopefully achievable.
Thank you for attending my Ted Talk. I’ll be here all year.