I kind of love setting goals.

I don’t reserve resolutions for New Years. I pretty much resolve to do something new about every month. I also think they’re more attainable that way. So instead of reaching for the moon, I’m just going to lay out some goals for January!

January’s Goal: Redefine Healthy Living.

Step one: Make exceptions

I don’t want to let “healthy” get in the way of “living”. I want to relax. The occasional plate of french fries, or milkshake isn’t going to kill me. And eating something other than yogurt or a smoothie in the morning is perfectly fine.

So even though an eggy-cheesey breakfast casserole might not be a “normal” breakfast for me, I’m not going to turn down the delicious (vegetarian) breakfast G-love cooked for me.

Which was this recipe, subbing peppers in place of the bacon. (Yes, he made me my very own dish without meat.)

Step two: Listen to My Cravings

I want to try new things out of my comfort zone. I don’t always need to chose the “healthiest” thing on the menu. I want to start eating things because I want them, not because they’re the “right thing”. A cookie isn’t going to make or break me.

If I want a cookie… I’m having a real cookie (Like this recipe pictured above)… instead of trying to satisfying my craving with not-quite-what-I-wanted foods.

Step three: Take a (Planned) Rest Day

I’m really not good at taking rest days from the gym. And while that sounds ok, it means I often get burned out, and do a half hearted workout, simply because I’m forcing myself to go to the gym. Taking an intentional rest day makes me excited to go back to the gym. Even though I know this, I don’t always do this.

*Old picture of my trip to the bay, but I think it expresses my need for occasional relaxation…*

I have a feeling 2012 is going to be a great year 🙂

What are some of your goals?