31 Days

31. Yup. That's all we have. 31 days left to 2014. If you're anything like me perhaps you are wondering where the time went, or how we are past summer, and Thanksgiving already.

In any event, we have 31 days to work on the goals we came into 2014 with, or some we may have picked up along the way. Whether you have been successful at keeping a New Year's resolution or not, you still have before you 31 days to make something really great happen.

What can you do in the next 31 days that will put 2015 on notice that you are coming for it?

You could:

• Start walking
• Learn to cook new recipes
• Learn new computer software
• Register the name of your new business
• Work on writing a business plan
• Spend more time with your children
• Begin to meditate and/or pray 
• Learn yoga
• Journal
• Learn to crochet
• Clean out closets and storage areas
• Look for a new job
• Look for a new place to live
• Volunteer
• Begin writing your book
• Take a trip
• Do daily affirmations

There are so many things you can do in the next 31 days to help you leave 2014 on a good note.

So what will you do?

Healthy Thanksgiving Ideas

This will be the first year that I am NOT looking forward to stuffing myself on Thanksgiving day. In the past I looked forward to Thanksgiving as the one day in the year that I could eat and eat and then eat some more without anyone judging me.

Thankfully, this year I have made a breakthrough and have so far lost 50 pounds. So for me, finding healthy ways to enjoy the holiday is very important.

What types of  things do you do to make Thanksgiving day healthy? Perhaps you will spend more time talking about the recent Presidential Election, the General Petreaus scandal,  or who got voted off of The Xfactor, rather than getting a second helping of food.
Maybe, like my family, you will try to do something active on Thanksgiving day. Will you volunteer?

Here are some ideas that I found to help you have a healthier Thanksgiving.

• Thinking of cooking a new healthier dish? Here are some recipes  to get you started.
• Eating Well has designed a 7-day plan to help you lose 2 pounds this week.
• 10 Tips for a Thinner Thanksgiving from WebMD.
• Some healthy Thanksgiving planning tips for busy parents.
• Planning a vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner? Here are some tips.
• Here are some great fitness tips, to help you with your pre-dinner workout.