Habit Forming - becoming an acolyte in the Temple of Me

Hanukka and Chrsitmas have taken their bows, and the New Year is giggling excitedly on its mark, waiting for the curtains to rise on January 1st.

Countdowns are wonderful! A few years ago, a friend introduced me to the Advent calendar, which is the countdown to Christmas Day. Wikipedia gives this description of Advent: "The period of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus; in other words, the period immediately before Christmas", and I think it's great. You get a chocolate every day in the little window on the calendar, too.

I decided to make an Advent calendar for my birthday, with a dual purpose. (Since my birthday is January 25th, I dont even really have to change the dates, etc.)

Firstly, I get to track exactly how many days are left.

And, an article recently said that to create a new habit for yourself, the thing needs to be done for 2 weeks straight; 14 days in a row . So I think I could use this Advent calendar to track the indoctrination of the new habits I want to acquire: eating healthy and exercising, every day.

I had thought to start this with 30 days to go - December 25th to January 25th. I'm very lucky to have read that article about needing only 14 days, because that gives me lots of leeway on what date to actually start paying attention...

It really is necessary for me to do these 2 things, there is no getting around it. My body is a run down temple, neglected and graffitied . It needs to have the Greek indolence run out if it, and a little more Macabee discipline fostered. ( - maybe I only need 8 DAYS to get into a habitual groove?)

So starting tomorrow (today is already a wash) - the countdown begins!

www.fitbyfun.com and natural food diet, here I come!

Wish me luck! ;)