Amateur Night. Thats what I call New Years Eve. As you might guess, You most likely will not see me out at the clubs tomorrow night ringing in the new year. In my opinion, its the most over-rated “holiday” of all time. Its a night when people who normally dont go out and dont know their limits head out to whoop it up and get really messy – some with drugs and others with alcohol. Some just get a hang over, some throw up, but a very unfortunate few die.
To me, New Years Eve seems like a holiday where everyone could really care less except that they feel this pressure to force themselves to go have the most fabulous night of the year. Why bother? Consider skipping going out altogether. Its an expensive, messy, crowded, and over rated night that is sure to dissappoint. How about staying home and starting your own tradition? One year we had a fabulous “New Years Eve” party where we mockingly declared Midnight to be at 9pm, it was our most fun party ever. Or just invite friends over and watch a movie. Better yet, stay home and make your fitness plan for 2013.
Am I the only one who thinks New Years Eve is over-rated? What are YOU doing for new years eve?????
Drinking so much that you throw up is NOT funny.
Hello,I took 2 month pause (from BB) and for new year’s resolution i started working out again
but i noticed that i lost a lot of my strength :(,is there any way to regain that without starting from point 0
Btw my looks and weights are all the same
(Some example i was able to do 20 – 25 pull ups but now i struggle to make 5)
I was upset as my gym closed for 2 days during new year’s eve. I couldn’t get my fix. So I worked out at home. I agree with you Scoob the new year’s holiday is overrated. It’s a joke as so many people at work the following day were out of pocket and were suffering with hang overs, I on the other hand was pumping with energy and so was able to have a much more productive day. Scoob your a legend as you’ve helped me so much with my weight loss and muscle gain program. Thanks
We got a few friends together and had our own new years party salsa dancing.
I was in bed at 8pm. Did wake around 11:30,but no interest in going outside to bang pots and pans in the cold..
This new years eve i went to a friends for a BBQ and a swim in the pool but we where home for 9 and the kids tucked up and a sleep. i think it would be irresponsible for me to get wasted on beer not only is it a bad example for my children it also ruins the day after where i would not be able to do anything constructive with them. I think in my younger days with out kids it was a different story lol.
Maybe the picture was not necessary…. Otherwise I agree.
Fair enough, but for non-family men there’s nothing wrong with meeting girls!
Agree.
I played Mahjong with my inlaws and my wife
My wife and I had this same conversation on New Years Eve. Never really got into the whole going out and getting wasted and we’ve been married 25 years. We went out for appetizers and went to the movies. Made it home before midnight, watched the ball drop, and went to bed….
new years day at the gym is the real amateur night
I had a quiet dinner with my girlfriend and my parents, spent my night working on goals, and then went to bed shortly after midnight. It was actually one of the better New Years Eve nights I’ve had. New Years day we cooked a nice roast, watched some movies, and played cards. The best part was that it was a cheap time, with no money wasted on alcohol, or bail. LOL :)
I also think New Years is a pointless overrated holiday, that people who normally don’t get excited about anything get excited for, but I’d be lying if i said I didn’t go out and drink with my friends on NYE.
but I didn’t throw up, and I felt fine the next morning. I did 20:13 on the treadmill in the morning. toast to the new year! twice in my life I had to work on New Years Eve, it wasn’t nearly as fun as partying
I Made a microparty: 6friends and 1 leaving room at home. Playstation 3 and table games.
I was at home with friends. I drank 6,7 cocktails and ate 2,3 cakes. It was my cheat meal-1000 kcals above my limit O:) btw i thought the picture above was some crater on Mars hahahaha lol
you are right, Even i think new year eve is over-rated.
Have a safe and happy start to your new year 2013. Looking forward to a great year of health and happiness
Yep….I’m too old for that crap.
I’m watching my idiot neighbors disregarding my property lines and firing off illegal fireworks in a residential community with no action by the cops. I’m just making sure they don’t set my stuff on fire.
Amen brother. Couldn’t have said it better.
10 years ago, on a New Year Eve, I had the loneliest feeling while a heavy drinking party was going on. Since, I realized happiness had to start within not obtain. Currently, I am watching George Michael on TV and go to sleep to count down.
Neither is it fun to throw up, waste of a whole next day , rather be positive and workout to better your mind, body
My tradition is being alone and drink 2 or 3 bottles of beer and watch a movie or 2. Can’t get wrong with that.
Just finished my workout tonight. Tried your triceps kisckback for the first time. No alcohol for me but some kind of nice cheat meal with foie gras, smoke salmon and french chocolate.
that is an excellent sentiment. I totally agree. I shall be staying at home and working on my 2013 fitness goals. The first is to smash last years’ time in the Bristol 10K
I’m just doing the same thing I do every night, trying to take over the world. Just kidding! I’m studying for exams in January and I went out for a run earlier. I don’t like the pressure of the Christmas and new year holidays either. Nice post, I don’t feel as bad for staying in now.
You’re right about that Scooby, many people prefer to spend the new years eve away from home drinking and get really messy. I prefer to stay home with my family, we always make dinner and share together, talking and laughing. Have a happy new year, I wish you the best of success! Thanks for all your videos :-) in this 2012!
For me (;-)) I Have a nice big feast, watch a movie, then just kick back in my aprtmnt and watch the fireworks display from outside my window. When I was younger (read: stupid) I would be out drinking and smoking and being young (read: stupid). Now, for me, I like to take things easy. You are right about knowing your limits. KNOW THYSELF.
Oh, and Happy New Years Scooby and all!
Going out is definitely overrated, it’s overcrowded and the prices are normally even higher than usual. Most years we have been to friends houses as a family which I personally enjoy, but this year I decided I’ve had enough alcohol and unhealthy food already over Christmas and am just going to stay in and revise for uni and probably watch some TV before going to bed.
Well… my gym was open today ’til 3:00 p.m. (bastards!) so I used my lunch break to get there and do a proper workout.
New year’s eve? I got the tradition: some nice food, some nice wine, some nice movie, some nice girl…
One problem: dunno how in U.S. but here in Poland the idiots with fireworks make sleeping virtually impossible before 2-3 a.m.
Haha Scooby, unfortunately in Australia every time you go out all year round you have to drink till you throw up, and going to the hospital to get your stomach pumped is a badge of honour. As a male it is extremely difficult to refuse multiple drinks, it’s an insult to refuse and I’ve been literally pulled by the arm to drink before. Makes it very hard to go for a night out at times. Worse still some people can’t seem to talk until they drink. This applies to guys and girls. I agree with your sentiment entirely. Happy and Fit New Year!
I will be watching movies and hanging out with my gf and her daughter….
Scoobs I want to thank you. its been a good 8 months for me. Your site and the support of family, friends ,has got me to the weight loss goal 4 months early. But now that the weight is off i need to start lifting a lot more. PS….I’m entering your contest this coming year.
Yes, its over-rated, another night of eating & drinking too much, I have put on 6 pounds over Christmas Holidays, back to around 2000 cal per day come Jan 2nd
i will do twelve reps, one on each tone of the bell.
its TIME for an eating binge and
New Years Fitness Resolution =)
Will attend a soirée at our church tonight with my wife and my 2 years old daughter. Starts at 5:30 PM with dinner, then games, dances, songs and more stuff. Will probably come back home around 2:00 AM. Did workout this morning and I intend to workout tomorrow, too, albeit in the afternoon :)
I should point out that my 2013 Nutrition and Fitness plans are already scheduled in and ready to go.
Happy New Year, Scooby and everyone else!
Scooby,
I totally agree with your comments. It’s really just another day like any other .
So many people make resolutions that hardly last two weeks.
Like you say,” stay home and make your fitness plan for 2013″ . For me it makes a big difference to keep a log book and WRITE down and Date my fitness goals instead of just relying on memories.
Scooby, have you ever been to the Pasadena Rose Parade ? That’s cool in person…
This New Years Eve I have vowed to be the last time I ever drink, ready for my new years resolution of quitting all fizzy drinks and alcohol. Over this year I have drank on two nights so far, one night during my dad’s funeral, and another on my bosses 40th birthday (peer pressure on both parts). I really don’t enjoy alcohol anymore and I will be glad to end this silly drinking game.
So this New Years Eve I will be drinking, but I look forward to the healthy life I live after it.
Sometimes watching other people drinking and throwing-up is kind of funny.
In a sad sort of way, yes. I remember one Jan 2 I was up early walking by a club and watching the wasted people stumbling out, stunned by the fact it was sunny outside. Their hands immediately flew up to their big-as-owl eyes to protect them from the light.. It would have been oh so cruel to take a video of the spectacle.
Of course working out! Its the only time in a year, were i can workout at home, turn the radio as loud as i wannabe and grunt and scream so much i can.And nobody will call the cops or anything like this.^^
Well, drinking so much that you throw up is not funny, yes.
But the real questio is: is it good cardio?
A nice 2013 to you and your family from italy
-F
I will probably go out, but i’ll consider not spending too much. I mean, I paid £8 for a bottle of southern comfort, that’ll probably have me drunk enough before I go out to not need to pay extortianate prices all night long.
Budgeting ftw. But I agree that NYE can be a HUGE waste of money. I however never go out so using this as an excuse this time, I don’t always do NYE :)
Scoob avoiding social interactions is aspie. don’t be aspie.
There are about a million better ways to spend new years eve than going out and pretending you are having the best time of your life.
absolutely agree, I was pretenting to have a good time, realized that what you call it an overrated holiday just 10 years ago.
I just came back to training 2 weeks ago after 2.5 years stop due to me afraid to pop my hernia off after my surgery.
Also, instead of spending my time in this new year, I am planning to visit Rome this summer and have some real fun on the east coast of Italy !
Thanks Scooby for your website, I was a follower since 2008 !
Damian
Best to spend it indoors with your friends. Always. :) A few beers don’t hurt on this night though.
I shall be watching all the timezones around the world arrive into 2013 starting with Samoa in about 19 minutes time and ending up with Midway Island in 25 hours and 19 minutes time
Fireworks are legal in Germany (at New Years), as you probably know Scooby ;) So I’ll set a few of them off for some fun and watch a couple movies with my girlfriend. Alcohol, etc. bring me no enjoyment.
I take my children into the City of Falls Church, Va and participate with the community activities until midnight and at 12 we watch a Historical Star drop.
Since I’m down with a case of the sniffles, I’ll probably spend New Year’s Eve with the family and go to sleep early.
I’ll be hoping the fireworks don’t wake my daughter and trying to sleep through them, myself.
You are god
Totally agree with you. It’s a fantastic way to increase the likelihood of getting killed by drunk drivers too!
Ya, I didnt want to go there but that is a big part of what I meant when I said that an unfortunate few die, its not only the wasted ones who die
I’ll having cheerleading training, enjoy your new year eve scooby!
Definately over-rated. It’s a good time to get together with friends
and have a good time. Clubs = NO, worst place to be, they are way too
crouded. Outside on the street = NO, bloody cold! In the end, do
whatever you want, but always know your limits :P
Working out, and getting a good nights sleep.
I´m going to do my last workout of the year and stay away from drinking and unhealthy food
Finally someone who feels the same way as me!
I’ll be at a party… Ending at 8!
Family dinner :)
I’ll be playing Call of Duty while doing pushups during the intermissions.
Awesome
Over here in Australia it is already new years and I am just about to go out for a run with my new Garmin Forerunner 10 running watch which I got for christmas :) Jesus is awesome man!
are there alot of Greek Australians in Australia? every Australian I know in Canada is part Greek. but not all the Greeks are part Australian. sorry if you aren’t Greek, just guessing by your nae.
I’ll be working out at home on my Xbox 360 with Nike+. It was a present :D.