I’ve thought a lot about my resolutions this year. Last year … well, I can’t wait to get to a real computer and delete that list on the right there. I want to give myself a challenge, but I also want to not set myself up to fail. Without further ado:
Me:
I want to take care of myself this year. Last year I nearly pretty much stopped exercising, stopped running, started drinking soda again (a lot!), ate white pastas again. I fell back into the rabbit hole, as it was. So this year I need to get that all back. I gained weight (15lbs, all said and done) but moreover I just feel bad about myself. I have a new starting weight and while I never try to focus too hard on the number, ultimately I’d like to lose 33 lbs. I’m still not good at cutting foods completely out of my life (and I don’t think it’s a particularly healthy way to do it, although I understand the inclination) but I am going to cut sweets out completely for a month, and soda all together. I plan on one “starch” serving per day, less cheese and more complex carbs over whites. I want to explore tofu and eat more soups and salads. I am committed to using the stairs exclusively at work, and working out more at home and possibly again on my lunch break at work. I am committed to running again.
I am committed to Biggest Blogging Loser. (Last attempt I gained 4lbs, but the first time I lost 20lbs during BBL and 42lbs during that year, so there’s that. I didn’t try one iota this past attempt. This time: different.)
I want to make sure to take my anxiety/depression pill every single day. I need to focus on finding out if it’s helping or if I need to tweak my prescription. I need to use my eczema creams properly so my feet feel better.
My family:
I want to nurture my relationships with my husband and children this year. Last year … well, I just felt like I yelled a lot and felt overwhelmed a lot. I haven’t really figured out how to fix this for myself (open to suggestions!) but I’m just going to try not to yell. I’m going to try to smile more and laugh more and hope that with practice it comes more naturally. That happens, right? Fake it till you make it? So more playing outside with the kids, more date nights with the husband, more (sex), more laughter. Just more me. And them.
I think that’s a doable goal list. With this comes the usual – read (I read 103 books last year, I plan on sticking with 100 again this year). Trips – I’m going to The Blathering, a cruise with my BFF, hopefully a trip to DE, possibly Colorado if it can be worked out, and fingers-crossed a trip alone with my husband. I just bought a car, so I plan on cooking more and want to work on a meal planner so that my veggies aren’t going to waste. I’m now in two in-person book clubs (mine is defunct) so I’ve been working on that. And there’s work, which is busy busy.
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7 comments:
These are all great goals! I'm excited to see what you can accomplish over this next year. :) All doable goals.
I like your list!
I don't know if this is a doable goal for me, but I decided on Dec 31 to bite the bullet and go full on vegan. I've been eating vegetarian (mostly) for the past 6 months and I'm convinced now that I want to give up animal foods completely.
The thing is, I'm not really sure where to start. I'm not positive what kind of breads I can eat and I don't want to cook everything or get it frozen from Whole Foods. But I think I can learn.
I've also made the caveat that anything already in the house like leftovers from the holidays are okay until they run out. My main goal is to not support animal livestock and that is a money thing. And though I still will since Matt isn't even vegetarian, at least it's less.
I feel silly writing all this.
Jenn, I think that's a great goal. If this is important to you, go for it! I have several friends who are vegan, and one who is vegan plus no soy or corn products. It takes a lot more thought and probably more prep, but is feasible!
I love your goal and commitment! I'm veggie for a few years, cook a lot and a good portion is vegan if you'd like some help!
Totally attainable goals! I'd love to help you discover tofu! I would also love to know what you're reading. I love reading but...it takes a lot form me to get into a book and stick with it!
I'm going to try to be healthier and make better choices too. My goal is to be more committed in those choices too. Be stronger about them. For me.
That would be great! I'm always up for some help, especially with an ingredient as intimidating to me as tofu.
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