4wk Birthday Challenge

At the beginning of this year, I decided to share a few New Years Resolutions with my bloggy friends. I feel like I'm making great progress on a few. But I need to push myself harder on others. I figure if I have a defined plan and report on them weekly, my goals will be in the forefront of my mind. I borrowed this idea from Amanda at runtothefinish. Every 30 days she starts a new challenge with herself. 


Here are my goals for the next few weeks:
Mind: Stop cursing - When I had Li, I dropped most of my vulgar words. But GD and others still creep out of my mouth. I, mean really, I'm a lady and shouldn't be cursing like a sailor.

Body: Arms & Abs - The last few months I've been so focused on my half-marathon training. I haven't been lifting as much as I should. And I've never liked ab work. Usually, I avoid it like the plague. But a weak core is a hindrance for running.

Diet: Limit myself to one treat a day - This may sound kind of lame. Why not give junk up completely? I know how I am, cold turkey will not work for me. So, I still have weight to loose. And the only real way for me to do this to be more disciplined with my eating. That's it.

Soul: Work on Temper - This is the toughest one for me. I am the world's least patient person.When I get frustrated, I get angry. I do not want to holler as much as I do. I want my home to be more calm & peaceful. The plan is to try to not loose my mind over the small things.

Check back in weekly and see my progress.

How are your goals for the year going?

2010 Goals/Resolutions & PIF 500mi Club Check In

Since I decided to make my goals/resolutions public this year, I figured I should check in on how I'm doing.

• Find Li a big girl school that she loves as much as she loves daycare. Win. I'll make a decision this week.
• Teach MM to be nicer to her sister. Maybe that should be, teach Li to play with MM so MM won't have to aggravate Li to get her attention. Win, well working on it.
• Plan more fun family outings. Win, but I can't take credit really, between football and Mardi Gras, it's hard to avoid fun.
• Run 3 half-marathons with a PR each time.Win, maybe Neutral. I haven't run one yet but I'm working on it.
• Complete at least one duathalon. Neutral, gotta find one to sign up for.
• Loose 20lbs to be back to my fighting weight (i.e. high school) Fail. I'll get it together.
• Raise more than my goal of $2100 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Win, but I'd love to raise even more.
• Remember to LOVE my training. Neutral. You know how it is. Some days are easier than others.
• Be nicer and more patient with my husband. Neutral, I'm working on it.
• Work on my temper. Neutral, some days I fail, some days I win.
• Remember to smile. I'm going to call this a Win. 

I'm making progress on my goals. I wish I was doing better with my weight loss. Oh Well. I'll get it together.
 
Pay It Forward 500 mi Club/ 1000+++mi Club
As of today, I am at 81mi. for the year. Not bad. Not bad.  If I keep up this pace, I'll finish the year with 972mi. I could easily squeeze in the additional 30mi to make it to 1000mi. But I won't be in training over the summer. It's going to be tough. But that's why its a called a challenge.

How are you doing on your goals so far this year?

Happy New Year

I know, it's been awhile since I've blogged. But, let me tell you, the holidays were crazy. I'll blog about our Christmas activities in the next few days. I'm glad to be back at work, to be back in our routine.

2009 was a challenge but my whole family is better for it...

• My husband was laid off. Then, he found a more fulfilling job that allows me to work part time. It's nice to be able to cook more and spend time with the girls.
• I've learned a lot and grown more comfortable in my work.
• I turned 30.
• Our girls are growing into tough, independent, sweet-natured javascript:void(0)people. Their personalities are very different but they are learning to love being sisters.
• I taught myself to run then trained and completed a half-marathon. Goals I thought out of my reach.
• My husband patiently supported me thru it.
• I lost 35lbs. My husband also lost weight.

My goals/resolutions for 2010

• Find Li a big girl school that she loves as much as she loves daycare.
• Teach MM to be nicer to her sister.  Maybe that should be, teach Li to play with MM so MM won't have to aggravate Li to get her attention.
• Plan more fun family outings.
• Run 3 half-marathons with a PR each time.
• Complete at least one duathalon.
• Loose 20lbs to be back to my fighting weight (i.e. high school)
• Raise more than my goal of $2100 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
• Remember to LOVE my training.
• Be nicer and more patient with my husband.
• Work on my temper.
• Remember to smile.

Some of these are harder than others but I am nothing if not determined.  Thanks for reading my blog this past year. I hope you reach your goals in 2010 no matter what they are.