The [Mandatory] Resolutions Post
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 🙂
These are all such great goals! I really liked the planned rest days one 🙂
Happy New Year!
Rest Days are going to be better planned for me, too. Because if I don’t take one, my workouts start to get super crappy. It would be easier just to take a day off and avoid the wasted crappy workout…
Yes! Its SO true! And even though I know this… *sigh* I always skip it!
Happy New Year, Amy!
After reading an article written by a professional trainer as well as doing a bit of my own research i realized rest days are very important for muscle recovery, to avoid injury, and to help reach my fitness goals- maybe a bit more of your own research will also help you put this into your routine as well.
It is so very important to take a rest day. What a great resolution — so many of us forget to do it.
Happy New Year, and good luck with your resolutions!
Great goals Liz! Planned rest days are just wonderful… no guilt and you enjoy your time doing whatever 🙂
Yess goal making! Happy 2012 Liz! 🙂
Whitney
Happy new year!! Hope you had a blast ringing it in. I’m actually really excited and ready for a new year this time around, I definitely think that 2012 is going to be awesome!! 🙂
awesome goals girl. The first one is something I am really trying to focus on. I want this healthy lifestyle to be a forever thing, and I want to be an example for others. But I DONT want to be that hardcore chick who never eats sugar. I want to show that you can be healthy and fit and be NORMAL!!
I couldn’t agree more!!! Happy New Year, Kat!
Awesome goals! I love my planned rest days. I just sleep in, relax, and enjoy myself 🙂 I have mine Sunday’s so I’m refreshed for the next week of workouts!
I love making goals too! Happy New Year 😀
Great goals! I love the last one a lot– I think everyone needs some quality “me” time once in awhile to stay sane haha 😉