{"id":80684,"date":"2024-01-01T07:00:45","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T15:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/hi-lo\/?p=80684"},"modified":"2024-01-01T07:57:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T15:57:41","slug":"5-new-years-resolutions-for-2024-you-can-accomplish-in-long-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/5-new-years-resolutions-for-2024-you-can-accomplish-in-long-beach","title":{"rendered":"5 New Year’s resolutions for 2024 you can accomplish in Long Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re longing for a fresh start or carrying over momentum from 2023, New Year\u2019s resolutions can really help you set goals and direction, even if you don\u2019t completely stick with them.<\/p>\n

Haven\u2019t made your list yet? We\u2019ve got you covered on things you may consider working on, and you can do them right here in Long Beach.<\/p>\n

Be more sustainable<\/b><\/h3>\n
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La Bomba on Fourth Street. Photo by Jake Gotta.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you\u2019re looking to do your part in reducing waste, the city has plenty of opportunities.<\/p>\n

BYO Long Beach, or \u201cBring Your Own,\u201d focuses on refill over landfill<\/a>. Here, you can buy a variety of things for your daily needs like soap, deodorant, herbs, spices, teas, hair accessories and much more \u2013 but in your own container. Just bring a jar or bottle from home or get one in-store, fill it up and buy by weight. No extra packaging, no extra waste.<\/p>\n

Instead of buying into fast fashion, you can also opt to buy other people\u2019s clothes at one of the city\u2019s many thrift stores. On Retro Row, there\u2019s an array of shops that sell old clothing like Casa de Luxe, Far Outfit, La Bomba and more.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to spruce up your place with some decor, maybe consider Leslie\u2019s Antiques & Consignment Store as well as the Long Beach Antique Market<\/a> at Veterans Stadium on the third Sunday of every month. The next one is Sunday, Jan. 21.<\/p>\n

Health and fitness<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Grayston Leonard, owner of Long Beach Rising, hopes his climbing gym can provide a space for people to connect. \u201c[Climbing] brings a ton of different people together,\u201d he told the Business Journal. \u201cClimbing is the glue, but everyone does something outside of it.\u201d Photo by Brandon Richardson.<\/figcaption><\/figure>A classic. Surely one of America\u2019s most popular New Year\u2019s resolutions.<\/p>\n

You can sign up for one of many traditional gym memberships in town, but you should be warned that they\u2019ll be packed to the brim with folks trying to tackle their own resolutions, at least through January.<\/p>\n

Luckily, exercise doesn\u2019t necessarily need to come in the form of running treadmills and lifting weights. You can certainly jump into one of Long Beach\u2019s rock climbing gyms, which have also risen in popularity in recent years \u2014 and for good reason. It’s a full-body workout.<\/p>\n

Long Beach Rising offers $22 day passes and $88 monthly memberships. On top of rock climbing, they also offer a complete fitness space<\/a> with yoga and classes. Hangar 18<\/a> in Signal Hill also offers rock climbing and bouldering for $22 a day or $54 for the whole month.<\/p>\n

The Long Beach Run Club meets every week<\/a> at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays for those looking to start building their Strava profile and socialize with other runners.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for some killer cardio, endurance or ab workouts that are more on the unconventional side, check out Jennergy Jump. With instruction from the famed Jenny Worth<\/a>, you strap on some Kangoo Jump Rebound Boots, which are shoes with springs<\/a> on them, and follow the class in an explosive, choreographed workout. Download the free MindBody App to sign up for classes.<\/p>\n

Read more books<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Owner Chris Giaco, owner, at his Page Against the Machine bookstore in Long Beach Thursday, July 11, 2019. Photo by Thomas Cordova.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reading is good for your brain \u2014 it can reduce stress, improve cognition and even help you live longer<\/a>. Plus, it presents the perfect excuse to disconnect from your phone, and that provides health benefits in itself.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re seeking knowledge, working on self-improvement or wanting to get lost in a good story, you can support local bookstores while you\u2019re at it. The city is full of gems like Bel Canto Books, which celebrates writing<\/a> by women and people of color and hosts pop-ups and author conversations.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also Page Against the Machine, which, besides having a fantastic name, is activism-focused<\/a> with a selection of many books on organizing and social and political movements. For used books, vintage toys and collectibles, drop by Planet Books in Signal Hill.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind, you don\u2019t have to be sitting on top of a mountain of finished books by the end of the year (although if you do, more power to you). Maybe just one book a month could be a good starting point.<\/p>\n

Get better at cooking \u2013 or learn how to<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Chef Teri Appleton Villanueva shows students how to make roses during a baking class at Chef Tech Cooking School. Photo by Melissa Evans.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Did you watch \u201cThe Bear\u201d and wonder if you could ever make some of those mouth-watering dishes yourself? Wouldn\u2019t it be nice to cook for pleasure, and not just for survival? Tired of getting takeout every day?<\/p>\n

If you said \u201cyes\u201d to any of the above, you might benefit from picking up a cookbook at one of the aforementioned bookstores or at Kitchen Lingo Books<\/a>. Maybe even try watching J. Kenji L\u00f3pez-Alt\u2019s approachable, cozy POV cooking videos<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Long Beach also has a few of its own fine culinary instructors. Run by a married couple who met at Ocean Avenue Seafood in Santa Monica, Chef Tech Cooking School offers workshops, classes for all skill levels<\/a> (including kids) and even a baking course. You can learn how to select good ingredients, use equipment properly and hone techniques. The upfront cost for a four-class series starts at $425.<\/p>\n

Your Kitchen Cooking, run by classically French trained Chef Zack, gives you the experience of cooking a three-course meal<\/a> while you learn about seasonal produce, food trends and international cuisines. On top of being educational, it\u2019s also a good date or friends night out idea. Booking for a six-person, three-hour session starts at $1,625.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t want to break the bank, Locali Seasoned offers classes and dinner parties for $95 a person here<\/a>, but if you\u2019re looking to get even more serious about the craft, Long Beach City College also offers culinary classes here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Volunteer and give back<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Volunteers picked up trash along the fence line of 14th Street Park in the Washington Neighborhood. More than 400 people participated in the ninth-annual MLK National Day of Service in Long Beach on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. Photo by Bill Alkofer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once you\u2019re tired of doing things for yourself, you can always give back to the community.<\/p>\n

Long Beach hosts monthly tree-planting events in neighborhoods throughout the city, and anyone can volunteer. No experience required. They\u2019ll train you to plant and water each tree with 15 gallons. Sign up at 562-570-6866 or email lbds@longbeach.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Long Beach Rescue Mission is also always looking for extra hands to help unhoused folks through food service, music, arts, mentoring and class instruction. You can sign up here<\/a>. The Women Shelter of Long Beach, which serves women who\u2019ve experienced domestic violence, is always looking for help here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For those with a green thumb, Long Beach Community Table serves people who are food and housing-insecure by sourcing and handing out organic produce, as well as building urban vegetable gardens around the city. Volunteers can distribute food and hygiene, pack groceries and build gardens. Sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

From cooking classes to rock climbing to helping the unhoused community \u2014 we’ve got a handful of ideas on how to fulfill some of your ambitious New Year’s resolutions without leaving town.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3255,"featured_media":80686,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"newspack_sponsor_sponsorship_scope":"","newspack_sponsor_native_byline_display":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_native_category_display":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_underwriter_style":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_underwriter_placement":"inherit","inline_featured_image":false,"newspack_ads_suppress_ads":false,"newspack_popups_has_disabled_popups":"","_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"_":"","_author_alias":"","cap-aim":"","cap-description":"","cap-display_name":"","cap-first_name":"","cap-jabber":"","cap-last_name":"","cap-linked_account":"","cap-newspack_employer":"","cap-newspack_job_title":"","cap-newspack_phone_number":"","cap-newspack_role":"","cap-user_email":"","cap-user_login":"","cap-website":"","cap-yahooim":"","newspack_article_summary":"","newspack_email_html":"","newspack_email_type":"","newspack_featured_image_position":"hidden","newspack_hide_page_title":"","newspack_hide_updated_date":false,"newspack_post_subtitle":"","newspack_show_share_buttons":"","newspack_sponsor_byline_prefix":"","newspack_sponsor_disclaimer_override":"","newspack_sponsor_flag_override":"","newspack_sponsor_only_direct":"","newspack_sponsor_url":"","newspack_article_summary_title":"Overview:","newspack_show_updated_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[13847],"newspack_spnsrs_tax":[],"coauthors":[32253],"class_list":["post-80684","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hi-lo","tag-new-years-resolutions","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80684","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3255"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=80684"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80684\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":80721,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80684\/revisions\/80721"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/80686"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80684"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=80684"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=80684"},{"taxonomy":"newspack_spnsrs_tax","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newspack_spnsrs_tax?post=80684"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=80684"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}