New Beginnings Wednesdays (July 28)
((For the main post about this new WEEKLY EVENT, click here)).
To remind you of the way this works, here’s how to play:
First — post your list of New Years’ Resolutions in a post at your blog (or in the comments here, if you don’t have a blog).
Second — every week, on Wednesday, write a new post about how you’re doing with each of your goals … you’ll have to list them, again, each week, as people won’t remember what you’re working towards, otherwise. Be brief in your updates, as there may be several blogs to visit! ((come give a quick update here at Should Be Reading, if you don’t have a blog)).
Third — after you’ve written your update, come back to Should Be Reading, and share your link so that we –the other New Beginnings participants– can stop by your blog and encourage you!
Important! … It would be absolutely great if you could visit at least ONE other participant’s blog on Wednesdays and leave a comment on their post to share some encouragement for their efforts! Show your support! That’s what this event is all about — standing by each other to finally reach our goals!
My New Years’ Resolutions:
1. Move more. I plan to exercise for at least 15-30 minutes, 5 days per week. I’d like to work my way up to being able to jog, 3 days per week.
I’ve been really lazy this past week. No exercise, ’cause I worked all weekend, and then was just too tired Monday and Tuesday.
2. Eat less. I plan to follow my hunger cues to eat in moderation. No more mindless munching.
Haven’t paid any attention this past week. Been snacking like crazy, too.
3. Shrink down. I’m aiming to lose about 45 lbs.
Nothing lost yet.
4. Read through the Bible in one year. I did this a couple of years ago, and found it really helped me to stay focused on what’s important. So, I’m trying it again.
Haven’t read anything for several weeks.
5. Give up pop. I have been drinking way too much Coca-Cola, and it’s not helping my health any. So, I’m giving it –and all other sodas– up for good. They are just cans of chemicals, anyway, and I definitely need to stay away from the caffeine in them. So, no more pop.
Still drinking the stupid stuff.
PLEASE LEAVE A COMMENT with either the link to your own NEW BEGINNINGS update, or share your progress in a comment here (if you don’t have a blog). Thanks!
Sounds like you’re having a rough week, MizB! Try not to let it get you down too much! I have a suggestion for the snacking (not that I know what you’re snacking on, but still…) if you’re interested: pick up the pre-washed, pre-cut veggie trays at the grocery store and snack on that. For me, personally, if I have the veggies already done for me, I’m more likely to eat them than if I have to do them myself. I also try not to buy any “snack” foods, but I know that’s hard when there’s other people in the house who like it! I don’t have my update written up this week – I’ve been too busy and too tired and generally feeling kinda gross (“princess” time and all that!)! I have managed to make my workouts (except last wednesday when I went to the Fair with my friend), and made two Clean Eating meals this past weekend. Generally I’m just doing my best to get through each day, not beat myself up for any mistakes, and try again the next day. It’s all we can do! Best of luck to you!
I’m wondering if it might help you regain some momentum to focus on just one area in the next week.
I’m still hanging in there:
http://www.hatontop.com/olj/2010/07/28/goal-wednesday-728/