Goals Update

Okay, so I had listed my goals awhile ago and decided to periodically update them every month or so. Well, the last time I did was July 10th. Time to refocus!

1. Exercise more! Not doing so great. In fact, not doing anything. I want to follow this schedule:

Run at least 3 times a week. At first this will probably be run at least once a week, jog/walk at least twice a week. Then I can work up to running.
Strength training at least twice a week.
Bike/Spin at least once a week.
Hike once a week, if trails permit.

Or attend the free classes on campus. Cycling, AquaFit, Hatha Yoga, Total Strength, BOSU Blast are the classes listed on the schedule. Without going to school, I could hopefully change my work schedule around these classes.

I have gained more weight since posting my goals. I need to change.

2. Eat better! Last update I was doing well. I said I was  packing lunches for work and using myfitnesspal, ( a calorie counter website). But I haven't been doing either of those lately. In fact I have been eating pretty crappy lately. This also needs to change. I started using myfitnespal again yesterday. I wanted McDonald's breakfast this morning, (mmm, salty biscuits) but instead chose to have Grape Nuts with blueberries. It is difficult to eat better with all of the holiday parties (8 this year), but I think the New Year will be a nice fresh start and I can try now too.

3. Cook! Uh. About the same as usual. Cooking a little bit I suppose. But not enough. I'm hoping I'll have more time now that I'm out of school.

4. Spend less! Despite the holidays and probably the most amount of money I have ever spent on Christmas, I am overall spending less. Or maybe just spending more deliberately. Either way, I've been doing better on this...mostly.

5. Sew/Crochet! Uh, nope. This isn't really a top priority, but it would be nice to use some of the piles and piles of fabric I own.

6. Clean & Organize! Good news: I cleaned and organized the guest room and sewing room. Bad news: Now all that stuff is in my room. I'll need to clean it over the Christmas break.

7. Treehouse! Last post said: "It is way too hot to work out there."  Hah! Now it is way too cold!

8. Garden! Well. It's a bit late for this. Next spring, hopefully?

9. Reading! I finished the Harry Potter series. Now I'm going to read A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

10. Logic puzzles! I haven't made any. I should start that up again.

11. Document Life! I lost my camera in the San Diego Zoo. :( Until I get a new one this is on hold. 

12. Communication! I feel I have excelled the most here. Still difficult, but I definitely address issues sooner. I am quite proud of my progress.


NOTE: I think for the New Year I will mostly focus on items 1-4, 9 and 12.