I’m starting something new this year — a little personal tradition I hope will help me grow in ways beyond just fitness.
At the beginning of each month, I’m going to sit down and create a short list of goals or habits I want to work toward. Some may be small, some may stretch me a bit, but all will help me move closer to the healthiest, happiest version of myself — inside and out.
Here’s what I’m focusing on as I kick off 2026
1. Read for 30 Minutes a Few Times a Week
At first, I thought I’d aim for 30 minutes and day, but quickly realized that is a reach at this season in my life so just a few times a week is all I can commit to at this time.
There’s something about getting lost in a good book that instantly calms my anxiety and brings me peace. It’s become my way to wind down, reflect, and reset — so I’ve decided this one needs to be a non-negotiable and hopefully can become a daily goal soon.
2. No Tracking Macros on the Weekend
If you’ve followed me for a while, you know how passionate I am about macro counting as a tool for achieving health and fitness goals. It completely changed my relationship with food and taught me that no foods are off limits.
But I’ve reached a point where I want to take the next step — to start trusting my body again. For now, that means taking weekends off from tracking. Eventually, I’ll share more about this journey both here and on my YouTube channel, but this is the first step toward something bigger (more on that below)
3. Take 2–3 Rest Days Each Week
This one isn’t easy for me — at all.
I genuinely love working out. Between teaching classes and filming YouTube videos, most weeks I struggle to find the time (or give myself permission) to rest. But rest is just as important as movement, and my body deserves that same care I give to my clients.
So this year, I’m making it a priority to schedule at least two, maybe even three, true rest days each week.
4. Add in One Yoga Session Per Week (Even Just 5 Minutes!)
It doesn’t have to be a full hour or a fancy flow. Sometimes, five minutes of stretching and breathing is enough to reset the mind and reconnect with the body. My goal is to incorporate at least one yoga session per week — a gentle reminder to slow down, stretch, and breathe.
5. Meditate Daily
If I’m being honest, meditation doesn’t come naturally to me. I have a hard time sitting still and quieting my mind. But that’s exactly why I need to practice it.
This year, I’m committing to daily meditation — even if it’s just a few minutes on the Peloton app or a simple walking meditation. I want to learn how to calm my thoughts, be present, and carry that peace into everything else I do.
6. Transition to Intuitive Eating
Yes, you read that right — my ultimate goal is to stop tracking macros completely. While I’m starting small (with weekends off), the end goal is to fully transition into intuitive eating.
It’s time to take everything I’ve learned from years of tracking — the awareness, the balance, the self-discipline — and merge it with trust. Trusting my body, my hunger cues, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way.
I’ll be sharing this journey here on the blog and over on my YouTube channel, so if you’re also working on finding balance with food and fitness, you’re not alone.
Final Thoughts
2026 is about growth without pressure, discipline without obsession, and balance without guilt.
Each of these goals is designed to help me live with more intention, peace, and trust — in my body, my habits, and my heart.
Here’s to a year of slowing down, tuning in, and continuing to evolve.
Let’s make 2026 the year of alignment.