Wordless Weekend

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THE WEEKEND

And now for some house-keeping.

As you know, I hit my running and walking goals for March but I haven’t filled you in on how my other goals went.

March goals

  1. run at least 10 miles a week √
  2. 3 strength training sessions a week (two Core Four, one kettlebell) √
  3. walk 100 miles √
  4. work up to 5 minutes of meditation most days of the week I worked up to 4 minutes many days of the week, so I feel successful with this goal.
  5. use my car less (I don’t drive that much but lately I’ve gotten a little lazy about driving to the clinic) √ Goal accomplished and it’s a good thing because gas prices are ↑
  6. practice yoga 5 days a week I practiced yoga an average of 4 times a week in March and I definitely notice an improvement in my flexibility…I still want to get up to 5 days a week average though.

April goals

  1. 150 walking and running miles combined
  2. 20 yoga sessions (15 minute minimum)
  3. continue 3 strength sessions a week
  4. twice a week Pilates (look for my quickie 8 move mat routine coming up later this week)
  5. fill my raised beds with topsoil and prepare for May planting
  6. use one new recipe a week

I am excited about the last one and surprisingly it may actually be the most challenging to accomplish.  I am miserable at following recipes but I love to learn creative new combinations and cooking techniques.  The challenge is not to follow each step or measurement to a T but rather to follow through on finding a recipe, buying the ingredients, and planning a meal around that dish.

Spring is such a natural time to make changes in your life and set your intentions on improving habits.  Do you regularly set goals for yourself?  If so, do they have a timeline (like a month) or are they ongoing until accomplished?

 

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  2. Sandy

    I don’t set goals often enough. I am a creature of habit and I get into a routine and just keep doing the same things. I am setting a couple of goals for April-
    Physique 57 challenge – 6 days per week
    Give up Diet Coke (6 days so far so I’m feeling pretty successful)
    Count my calories and journal

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  3. One of my goals for 2011 (yes, I set goals) was to try one new recipe per week. I have succeeded most weeks so far. My most recent one was a big hit – Coconut Curried Lentils with Basmati Rice (I used brown basmati). It’s one of those recipes that’s even better the second day.

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    • I know! I think it’s the multi-tasker in us, which is exactly WHY we probably need to meditate! I also think that’s it’s easy for me to slide it to the back burner since it’s like the anti-activity.

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  7. I always ALWAYS make my clients set goals, but I rarely set them for myself. You have inspired me to do so. I think it will help with motivation and give me that awesome warm fuzzy feeling when i succeed.

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    • Goal setting is not new for me but actually accomplishing my goals IS a new thing. I used to set goals and then forget that I set them the next day, the blog has definitely helped keep me accountable to myself. You’re right, achieving them feels great!

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    • Thank you, this was just what I needed to read right now because I am tired and don’t feel like doing anything! I will feel better if I walk even just a mile or two and it will move me closer to my GOAL! 🙂

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