2012 Goals
- Get to my goal weight this year. Thinking about it, I am not that far from my goal of 150 pounds. I actually think I am in the right mindset to actually accomplish this goal. Along with this, I want to take progress pictures at the beginning of every month, so I can use them to compare.
- Run 1,000 miles this year. That’s about 19 miles a week, but with marathon training, that should be no problem. I will be keeping track on Daily Mile :) Also to go along with this, I want to run five races. I’m already signed up for two, a half and full marathon, so I just have to find three more. I’ve been looking at a 10k for later on in the year, and I’ll probably do some more 5ks, maybe another half in late 2012.
- I need to actually care about my appearance this year. There are too many times where I throw up my hair, and leave the house in yoga pants and slippers. Yes, I am that girl. I’m not saying I want to take an hour to get ready every morning, but putting on some mascara and doing my hair nicely before running errands isn’t too much to ask. Plus, I feel like crap about myself when I don’t put effort into my appearance, so it’ll be a win/win situation.
- Be more eco-conscious. I know this means different things to different people, but I’ll explain what this means to me. Using reusable bags when shopping. Using a coffee mug instead of the paper cups at coffee shops. Tupperware to transport food instead of plastic baggies.
- Buy and wear a bikini outside this coming summer. It doesn’t have to be to the beach, or even anywhere in public. Tanning in my back yard will suffice. And it will happen. I also want to wear all the cute dresses I bought last summer, but didn’t have the guts to wear.
- Be more organized. This is a huge problem for me. I love to organize, but it’s difficult for me to actually keep things in order. I bought a planner, so that’ll help keep my life organized. I also need to keep my living spaces clean, like my room, my car, and the kitchen.
- Stop spending so much money. Less meals out. Making my own coffee instead of getting Starbucks. Less lunches out caused by laziness. More meal planning and making grocery lists.
- I want to be more active in the Tumblr community. Right now, I’ll like posts, but rarely comment. I communicate with a very few people, but I want to expand more in this community. I also want my blog to feature more pictures (better quality), and obviously more fitness related things. This blog has turned into a random shit blog, but I want it to be more health centered. There will still be personal posts, because that is a part of this journey too, but it won’t be the main component.
- Do different workouts beside running. I definitely want to take a bikram yoga class. Maybe try crossfit. I can get into hiking again. I’ll be going to the gym at my school so that’ll help vary my exercises.
- Be more outgoing. I really need to make new friends, maybe even friends that like to work out. I really need to find a work out partner that will help keep me motivated. I also want to date more, not necessarily find a boyfriend, but “broaden my horizons.”
- Figure out what I want to do with my life, and actually pursue it. Hopefully I will be able to get a job I somewhat enjoy. I just pretty much want to set my mind and do something that will help me figure out my life goals.
- Get my tattoo. I’ve had a tattoo planned for a while, which will signify my weight loss since it’s been such a big thing in my life for the past few years. More on this later, when I’m closer to getting it.
And an extra one for luck ;)
- Stop saying sorry when I don’t actually mean it. If I want to apologize, I will give a heartfelt apology, not an “I’m sorry.” I will also stop trying to make other people happy at my own expense. If I’m doing something for someone, it shouldn’t make me unhappy. I will also try and express myself more often. I usually bottle things up, and don’t really tell the people around me what’s going on. I need to share my feelings more, to strengthen my relationships. Also, to go along with this, I should not feel the need to keep a friendship going if I feel it isn’t worth it. This has happened a lot, and sometimes you just need to take the plunge and end things, in any relationship.
