As is the custom, the new year brings out resolutions, how are we going to live better? How are we going to be better people? But most of us ultimately lose our resolutions somewhere around February or March...so what can I do to keep my goals this year? I definitely do want to work more on my weight loss and move forward from this currently stalled position, but what plan can I put in place to make sure that I keep moving forward instead of sliding backwards/staying static?
1. I am going to find a 5K race to train for. When I first started running, I signed up for a race so I knew that I had something to complete at the end of it. It kept me from making excuses about why I couldn't run this day or that day.
2. I'm going to re-start/continue my yoga practice. Running and yoga are mirror images to me. They both allow me to concentrate on the activity at hand and my subconscious can work itself out so I finish the activity feeling refreshed and my mind is a little calmer. Yoga also has the benefit of keeping my body from getting stiffer as I get older (I will be hitting the big 3-0 in 2011). I wake up better when I practice yoga.
3. I'm going to carry my camera with me. This has 2 purposes really, one emotional and one physical. While I was sorting through some pictures from the Alaskan Cruise in July 2009, I realized that I didn't take many pictures of my life from then on. Most of it was because I "hermitted," I didn't do much, didn't go out places, didn't really enjoy life due to the personal situation. My camera is a link to life and the memories made with friends and family, but it will also chronicle me getting smaller! When I look back on pictures I can appreciate where I was (almost 300 pounds...) and where I won't be again. When you look at yourself in the mirror day after day it's hard to see the difference, but when you look at pictures from a month ago you can see the difference.
Here is my plan for 2011. I am going to continue working towards a healthy, active lifestyle.
What is your plan?
Run, Run, and more running. I'm looking forward to running with you this year!
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