I just finished this one and though it was tough, I really enjoyed it: https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos/non-stop-endurance-kettlebell-workout-33-minute-total-body-kettlebell-routine

I second the idea of trying a class. Like you, Laura, I like to run and have trouble making myself do strength work. I joined ClassPass and tried a bunch of different studios and classes near to me (you could do something similar with gyms, since a lot of them give out free passes this time of year). Ultimately I found a class I liked because it turns out, I don’t want to research a strength training routine and build it for myself; I just want to show up and be told what to do, so I can get back to running. I’ve been going 3 times a week since October which is the most consistent I’ve ever been.

In my situation, the big challenge with working out at lunch was that I can’t seem to stem the tide of last minute appointments with students (I’m a librarian at a university). If I did manage to get to a class or the gym over lunch, I spent half the time worrying about making it back to my office or the reference desk. It’s the nature of my job or organization, but I think this year I’m going to try and accept that and carve out better times.

@star- staying in front of deadlines is a great goal. Especially in winter when things can come up with snow days, illnesses, etc., being ahead of deadlines means there is margin for when things go wrong.

@Robin- it’s good to know if lunch just doesn’t work. It often doesn’t. Stuff comes up and most people aren’t going to tell their bosses “hey, can’t make that 1 p.m. meeting – I might be in step class!” Mornings are less likely to be taken away from you. So even if one might prefer to work out over lunch, the predictability of mornings have a lot going for them.

Facebook…ah. Yes, it can suck you in for a lot more than a reasonable “break.”

I am committed to be at least 2-weeks in front of all deadlines. What did not work was the stress and all nighters to come up with a good product. I was in a haze and could not fully enjoy the accomplishment as I was then too tired to think.

@Emily – congrats on reading 67 books! Yep, getting past the magical age of 2 is probably part of that. Leisure time starts to open up.

Here’s to revisiting the goals!

What didn’t work: going on a Kids-free vacation with my husband (going back on the list for 2018 goals!), doing regular journaling, reducing my grocery bill