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
- run at least 10 miles a week √
- 3 strength training sessions a week (two Core Four, one kettlebell) √
- walk 100 miles √
- 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.
- 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 ↑
- 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
- 150 walking and running miles combined
- 20 yoga sessions (15 minute minimum)
- continue 3 strength sessions a week
- twice a week Pilates (look for my quickie 8 move mat routine coming up later this week)
- fill my raised beds with topsoil and prepare for May planting
- 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?
I love planning special dishes! Trying new things is so much fun for me! 🙂 🙂
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
Is giving up Diet Coke a goal for the month or for good? You can do it!!!
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.
Yum. I think everything lentil gets better the second day.
Love the pics!
Thanks, I really like that first one. 😉
Why are meditation goals the hardest to stick to? This happens to me, why can’t I just sit for 5 minutes a day?!? It’s crazy.
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.
Faith, I love that you set measurable goals and really try to hold yourself to them. Good for you 🙂 also beautiful pictures!
Thanks and thanks!
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.
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!
Congratulations on reaching those milestones! It serves to inspire us all to really commit – keep up the good work. We can ALL reach our goals vicariously through you!! 🙂
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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