January can arrive with a lot of noise.
You are bombarded with weight loss commercials, get thin quick ads, and a general message that you are behind.
There is pressure to change everything all at once and a feeling of failure if goals don’t show results immediately.
All that is exactly why I created the January Jumpstart. It’s my goal to offer something positive and encouraging.
This isn’t about becoming a “new you.” I believe who you are is enough. You may have things that you want to work on in your life but that doesn’t diminish how amazing you already are.
This Jumpstart is for you if:
You want to feel better physically without extremes. You’re tired of all or nothing plans that don’t last.
You’re starting again after a long break, or starting for the first time.
You want encouragement more than rules. You want accountability that feels kind, not critical.
You don’t need to be fit to join us.
You don’t need special equipment. I started with a pair of tennis shoes and a trip to the grocery store
You don’t need a perfect schedule. We all have things going on in our lives.
You just need a willingness to begin where you are.
What Week One Will Look Like
Week One is intentionally gentle. The focus is awareness and consistency, not perfection.
Here’s what we’re practicing:
1. Daily Movement
Movement can look like many things:
walking stretching biking swimming chair exercises or simply moving more throughout your day
You get to decide how much, how long, how fast because no one knows you and your situation better than you do.
The goal is to move daily in a way that feels doable for you.
2. Strength Training (Just Getting Comfortable)
You’ll see strength training on the checklist, this week is about familiarity, not intensity. I didn’t know how important strength training is to our body.
Two short sessions during the week are plenty.
Light weights, bodyweight, resistance bands, or even learning the movements all count.
I have two possible workouts here. 20 minute workout , 15 minute workout
No weights? No problem. I started with cans of corn.
3. Logging Food and Water
I’m using the free version of MyFitnessPal for awareness, not judgment. It helped me to see what I was really eating vs. what I thought I was eating. I’m still a fan of the healthy plate method and it worked for me but I think occasionally tracking what I’m eating helps to make sure that I am getting the nutrients I need
This is not a diet.
This is not about restriction.
This is about noticing patterns and learning what supports your energy.
If you miss a day, nothing is ruined.
4. Giving Yourself Grace
This may be the most important habit of all.
Some days will go smoothly.
Some days won’t.
Grace is what keeps us from quitting when things aren’t perfect. I’m really working on removing negative self talk. It’s detrimental to my journey.
How to Use the Printable Tracker
With Leslie’s talent she and I created a simple, one-page weekly tracker to help you stay focused without feeling overwhelmed.
The link is in a Google Drive and I have to approve you. I will be doing that a couple of times a day. If you don’t have a Google Drive I can send it by email. Email me at choosing.to.reset@gmail.com
Use it to:
notice consistency over time remind yourself that effort counts and consistent effort pays off.
You don’t need to fill in every box for this to “work.” The tracker is a tool, not a test.
One of my favorite parts of this Jumpstart is the daily 5:00 p.m. check-in. I’m going to try to be live one day a week where I can hear from you in real time.
At the end of the day, instead of focusing on what didn’t happen, we pause to notice:
Did I move my body in some way? Did I try? Did I make a good choice? Did I try something new? All are reasons to celebrate.
Small wins might look like:
a short walk when you didn’t feel like it, choosing to stretch instead of sit, logging one meal, drinking more water than yesterday, or simply not giving up.
These moments matter.
They’re how real change begins.
If You’re New or Starting Over
If you’re joining late, starting slowly, or picking this up after a long break. You are welcome.
You are not behind.
You are not failing.
You are exactly where you need to be.
This Jumpstart isn’t about catching up.
It’s about doing something, then doing it again, and again. Consistency is where the magic happens.
A Gentle Reminder as You Begin
You don’t need to do this perfectly.
You don’t need to impress anyone.
You don’t need to earn your worth.
You are allowed to go slowly.
You are allowed to adjust.
You are allowed to rest.
And I’m really glad you’re here.
If you’d like to join us:
Download the printable tracker Choose one small movement goal Start today, right where you are
Accountability from friends and you all has made all the difference and I believe we can do the same for you.
Much love friends!
Karen
Choosing to Reset 
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