In the past, I’ve made fun of those people who start a new diet on January 1st and start going to the gym. They overrun the gyms and annoy the regulars just by being there. Well, guess what…I’ve decided to be on those people this year. That’s right. I made a plan and everything.

Starting January 1, 2026, I’m going to the AquaFit class at the gym. I’m already a member, but my attendance has long remained dormant. I’m going to do AquaFit four times a week and weights three times a week. I’m also starting back on Weight Watchers. I have my menu made up and everything.

I did WW last year and lost 30 lbs. I’ve kept most of it off. The thing is, I’ve only been a half-hearted participant. I dial into the virtual workshops, leave my camera off, and fail to participate. I don’t participate in the Connect Community or listen to the audio coaching. I don’t journal. I cheat, and I don’t exercise. There has been no real commitment.

I’ve decided that this year I’m going to put on my camera and participate in the workshops. I’m going to post in the Community and exercise. I even have a journal. My son gave me The Hero’s Journal, and I’ve already started filling it in.

The WW coaches ask us to define what is our why? I never really had a why. This time I do. My knees hurt, and that keeps me from living my best life. I bought a vibration plate and started icing my knees, and that has helped a lot.

I retired this year and have the time to commit and focus on myself and getting healthier. There are no excuses. Of course I’m sitting here right now eating my last-ish chocolate toffee bar…but Thursday is a new day!!