Well, here we are – February. The month where new year resolutions either become habits or get abandoned faster than your reusable grocery bags (which are definitely still in the trunk of your car).

Normally, I’d be holding myself (and all of you) accountable for sticking to our big 2025 plans. But life had other ideas for me.

Turns out, growing a human while recovering from nine weeks of nausea and an extreme aversion to literally all smells means some goals need to be reassigned — not because I’m slacking, but because I’m surviving.

And if you’re reading this thinking, "Yeah, my resolutions also need a little...adjustment", don’t worry. February is the perfect time to tweak the plan so we actually make it through the year without losing our minds.

So, let’s talk about some realistic goal reassessments — Bermy style.

1, The “I went too hard in January and now my knees are suing me” reassignment

If you started 2025 with the enthusiasm of someone who just got their first gym membership, you might be feeling it now. Maybe you signed up for every fitness class on the island, from CrossFit to SocaFit, and now your joints are crying for help.

New plan: move in ways that feel good. That might mean swapping out a hardcore HIIT class for a beach walk at Horseshoe Bay (because let’s be honest, we live on a postcard and should take advantage of it). And if you’re pregnant and working out? Let’s reframe the goal to "not passing out trying to put on leggings".

2, The “dry January was cute but I’m not a monk” reassignment

Some of you made it through January without a single rum swizzle. Good for you. Some of you realised that life without a Friday toddy is bleak. Also valid.

New plan: instead of an all-or-nothing approach, let’s embrace balance. Maybe keep the week nights alcohol-free but when the sun is setting up west and someone hands you a perfectly mixed cocktail down east… just enjoy it. (Unless you're also pregnant — then enjoy your ginger beer and grenadine and pretend it’s fancy.)

3, The “I was supposed to meal prep but the takeout struggle is real” reassignment

We don’t have Uber Eats but let’s be honest — we ALL have a go-to takeout spot that basically knows our order by heart. If your January goal was to cook at home every night but you’ve had Sunday brunch, fish sandwiches and a week’s worth of Ice Queen cravings… we need to talk.

New plan: set a realistic food goal. Maybe it’s prepping breakfast and lunch so dinner can be a little more flexible. Maybe it’s batch-cooking a few meals and keeping it simple – grilled wahoo, roasted veggies, and not feeling guilty when you just need a takeout night. And for my fellow pregnant mamas — if you’re finally able to eat food again after weeks of nausea, then whatever you can keep down is good enough.

4, The “I forgot about my resolution entirely” reassignment

Maybe you started 2025 with big goals — read more, meditate, train for May 24. And maybe, just maybe, those goals lasted until about January 3 before life happened.

New plan: instead of scrapping everything, let’s simplify. Pick one goal you can actually stick to. Maybe that means taking ten-minute walks in the Botanical Gardens instead of committing to a full 5K. Or swapping endless social-media scrolling for one chapter of a book before bed. Small, sustainable wins are the way forward.

Final thoughts: progress > perfection

Listen, February isn’t about giving up — it’s about adjusting to reality. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast, a busy parent, or a pregnant person who just survived nine weeks of nausea-induced suffering like me, the goal is to keep moving forward without burning out.

So, let’s do our best, celebrate the wins (however small), and remember — there’s always March if we need to reassess again.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go figure out what food I can eat today without gagging.

Happy February, fitfam. We got this! And as usual, remain unapologetic about your entire fitness and wellness journey, stay true to yourself and always be honest with your efforts."

• Dre Hinds is a personal trainer, aerobic and yoga instructor and fitness “addict” with more than 20 years’ experience. She specialises in nutrition, weight and sprint training, operating out of HindsSight Fitness and Wellness at the Berkeley Cultural Centre. Contact her on absbydre@gmail.com or 599-6683. Find her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under @Absbydre