2014 Resolutions

2014 Resolutions

 

Have more fun!

Wear Aggie ring.

Ten 5Ks - run at least 1 of them.

Donate blood.

 

So those are the defined resolutions/goals/revolutions for 2014.  Of course, to get to a couple of those goals, it will require better eating, more exercising/training and continuing to train my brain.

The Aggie ring almost fits! 

Completing 10 5Ks doesn't scare me - running one does.  I know it's all mental.  People bigger than me can run farther than me.  So I guess that's another aspect of the train my brain method that I need to address - my body is capable of running.  My legs and lungs can handle it.  My body is strong.  Train my brain.

I've wanted to donate blood for a long time.  I just never have.  Why?  Because I'm a big scared-y cat.  My job even allows a certain amount of time off to donate without having to use leave.  So.... I'm putting that on the list to do in 2014!  Here's hoping for a good experience so that I can continue to donate and help save some lives!  I have some A+ blood.  :)

Have more fun is hard to define.  But basically, I want to do more traveling, be more spontaneous, say yes to opportunities, and make some memories (all while not spending way too much money).  I'd like to go visit my friends in Virginia this year.  I want to be able to travel to Kansas several times to visit the fam and see my niece grow.  (As she gets older, I want to be the awesome aunt who comes to visit from Texas, but I need her to know who I am so she doesn't cry every time I hold her, like she seems to do now.)  I also want to see my other "niece" more often - she's in Houston, it shouldn't be that hard.  So make more memories, take more pictures, write it down for the memory jar, make 2014 a year to remember.

2012 Resolutions

So it feels like I always pick the same resolutions - lose weight and pay off debt. 

This year, I think I have a better plan and definitely have better defined goals/resolutions.

So here they are.

• Be More Girl-y
• example: Wear mascara every day for a month (hoping that it will become a habit)
• Lose Weight
• example: Set monthly goals, exercise, reward myself, take "progress" pictures
• Pay Off Debt
• Follow budget, prioritize.
• Take more pictures/ Become a better photog
• More pictures for blog
• Run (at least) SIX 5Ks and improve my time each race.
• Hoping Gus can do most of them with me - he is a great motivator and trainer!

Several of those tie into my "big purchase" plans for the year:

• A new camera (before Cammie's wedding hopefully!)
• A small chest freezer (so I can cook and freeze foods ahead of time.  Have you ever heard of monthly cooking?  People set aside an entire weekend and cook all their meals for the month, then freeze them for easy access.  I don't see myself getting to the point where I only go to the grocery store once a month because I like my fresh foods, but I have really enjoyed being able to open the freezer and grab a bierocks or a single serving of chili these last couple weeks.  And I'm planning to do some cooking this weekend.  Only problem is that my freezer is packed!  Hence, the need for a chest freezer.  I have the perfect spot in my washer/dryer closet for the freezer - another advantage of the stacked w/d!)

Weekend

Gus and I got up early (ok - it was 8 o'clock but that's early for a Saturday) and met LS & Chili and her husband & Rocco and her daughter at the track.  It was pretty chilly yesterday morning, but we did our walk the curves, jog the straights routine.  Good way to start the day!

After I got home, my neighbor came down to borrow a short leash to walk her boyfriend's new super cute German Shepherd "puppy" that she was dog-sitting.  She was super sweet and complimented me on my weight loss.  It was nice to hear, especially from a person that I see nearly every day. 

I watched the A&M versus Mizzou football game.  Tough loss for the Aggies in overtime. 

I went to the gym during the OU versus K-State game.  I was the only one there for most of my workout.  I did more intervals on the treadmill - like the C25K program - followed by a little strength training.

• Hip Adductor 4x10x55 + pulses
• Hip Abductor 4x10x70 + pulses
• Leg Press 4x10x130
• Calf Raises 3x10x70

Ended my gym time with 20 minutes on the stationary bike.

Exceeded all my GoWear Fit goals again!!  And got a new battery for the display so it stays synced with the armband much better now!

Last night, I got frozen yogurt from Gogo's!  One of the feature flavors right now is pumpkin - yum!  And I added Heath bar pieces and pecans.

Gus wanted some.

But I didn't share.

Today was a lazy day.  I didn't work out and Gus didn't make me take him for a walk despite the fact that it was a beautiful fall day in central Texas.

I had Chipotle for lunch while I did laundry.  I should have gotten the bowl but the burrito is so much better.  There is just something about the tortilla - probably all the carbs!

Like I said, it was a gorgeous fall day in central Texas so I opened up the windows.  Gus enjoys all the fresh air!

It's Almost Friday!

It's almost Friday!! 

Exceeded all of my GoWear Fit goals again today!  Yay me!

I did get to go back to sleep this morning rather than meeting my friend at the track; thank goodness, because I went to sleep way too late last night.

But I tried to make up for it this evening.  I walked about a mile in the brisk breeze with Gus and MM. 

I was headed to the gym after that when my neighbor and her daughter walked by.  The daughter was in her Halloween costume (Bat Girl) so I knew they were probably headed to the apartment complex Halloween gathering.  I have been saying for over a year that I need to go to the activities that the complex works so hard to coordinate a couple times a month.  So I tagged along with them and went to the party.  They actually had a really good turnout tonight and I met a few more people who live in the apartment complex!  And got to see several kids in their costumes.  It was fun!

I was still in my workout clothes, so I did still go to the gym.  It's a small, locally-owned gym - but it's open 24/7 and it's close to my apartment - so it couldn't get any more convenient.  I've never had to wait for a machine and I feel safe and comfortable there.  When I got there tonight, I was the only person there, which is odd for a Thursday night (not for Friday or Saturday).  A few more people came in while I was working out - lo and behold, 3 ladies who had been at the Halloween gathering were at my gym tonight working off those calories from the snacks at the party.  :)  I think it may have been the first time I talked to somebody (besides Lacey) at the gym beyond a simple "hi, how are you?" or a smile and nod. 

I may get some more workout buddies out of it!  All the support and accountability I can get!

On another note, it feels like fall in central Texas tonight!  It just reminds me that since I'm serious about training for this 5K in February, I'm going to have to get some weather-appropriate workout gear.  Gus should be fine.  He has a really pretty fur coat! 

Losing It At 30

I turned 30 one month ago today.  Only 11 months to 31 and lots of weight to lose. 

I have tried this before - blogging and losing weight. 

But I have a new computer and better motivation, so this time I have a better plan.

First steps:

• Food journal
• Exercise (walking Gus and gym and treadmill)
• Accountabillity (to myself and others)
• Defined goals (need to work on these but here are a few examples)
• Enjoy taking Gus for Long Walks
• Fit Comfortably in an Airplane Seat
• Shop in Regular Store
• Wear Aggie ring

This month's budget included a cruise and computer.

Next month's includes a bodybugg or GoWearFit.  My sister has one and it helps her keep up with calories in/calories out.

Here's to starting...