New Year Goals

As always, I find it annoying to make resolutions for the new year. But each year, I find myself wanting to make new ones; allowing reflection on ways that I can be a better me. This year, I have found myself in a little predicament. I am caught between the strong desire to make resolutions involving weight goals, measurement goals, days worked out per week goals, and an equally strong desire to just turn and look the other way.

Because if I set goals, I will accomplish them.

I know I am capable of doing anything. But in order to accomplish a task, I need the motivation to strive towards it. Especially when it is an uphill battle. So this year, I am allowing the pull to making the goals happen. I am not standing in the way like I have done in the past.

Goals for 2013!

Fitness:
*Establish a no-budge workout schedule (can vary week to week, but must be established by Sunday of that week)
      -Gym at least 3 days per week (possibly including a morning work out?
      -Weight training at least one of those days
*Keep track of workouts on elliptical to continue to motivate progress (ie. total strides, calories burned, etc)
*Take 2 yoga classes per month and 2 pilates classes
*Drop 2 inches from my waist measurement by April, decreasing my risk for negative health associated risks
*Lose 10 pounds by April 1st

Food:
*Drinking at least 20 oz of water per day
*Eating home cooked meals 3-4 times per week
*Invest in slow cooker recipes 
*Drink <2 nights per week (no drinking at home)

I want this to be an ongoing list that can be updated at any time. I strived to make goals that are realistic and obtainable. I am going to try and see what else I can do while at work. Maybe this includes doing all exercises with my patients instead of just standing around.

I know this is not a sprint and I know I will need to be reminded that I need to be patient. I know I will need to track my progress and make time orientate goals to know if I am behind my goal.