I like goals. They are like little roadmaps to success. In my head, I understand the process. You know, setting small attainable goals which lead to the larger goals. Your end result, if you will. I also believe writing down your goals will encourage your success, as will posting these goals in obvious places. I have two fantabulous friends (it's my blog, I can make up words, right?) who I share my goals with each week. We talk about what we want to accomplish for the week, as well as what has been happening. It is basically a mini support group via facebook, since we live a few thousand miles apart now. I love this contact with my friends, but my problem is, I have no follow through.
Setting goals is soooo easy. Actually doing them is another story entirely. Every Sunday, I type up what I want to do, and I am always overly ambitious. Always. Without fail. I even tried this bit where I would set goals, along with a reward I would earn for reaching it. NOT ONCE!!!!! I even picked rewards I really wanted (which has turned into an epic fail :(, as now I don't feel like I can have those things).
New Year's Resolutions are something I am not a fan of. It really seems like they are valid for only about 3 months. You hit March, and that resolution was so long ago. It's kind of crazy, especially when everyone has the same goals. I am going lose weight. I am going to get fit. I am going to be a better person. The list goes on and on, and I am betting if you are reading this, then one of those has been on your list at some point or another.
Now, with that being said, I have not started this blog as a New Year's resolution. In fact, I began typing this post back in June. (Procrastinate much?) I recognize the irony of the dates of my first posts, and of having a goal post on December 29. But I am ready to change. I am tired of not liking me anymore. This Chubby Chick deserves better, and I am going to give it to her.
To do that, I need some goals. Life changing ones.
The first ones are my long term goals. I guess it is important to know what I am working towards. Where do I want to be in 10 years? (And to be honest, I am struggling past #1)
1. Stay at a healthy weight. I am not making this a number, but I need to be comfortable with what I look like naked. LGN= look good naked. This one is a lifer.
2. Have a fulfilling career.
3. Be happy.
4. Be the role model I want for my kids.
I am sure there are more long term goals out there, but that is probably enough for the first try. Now, how I am I going to get there?
1. Drink more WATER!!!!!!! As a serious Dr Pepper addict, this is a daily struggle.
2. Run the Flying Pig half marathon. I have never had any desire to run a full marathon, but I always thought if I was going to run a half, it needed to be the Pig. And it needs to be this year, 2012, because we live close enough. Not really sure how long that will last! Hmm, maybe this qualifies as a long term, or maybe mid term goal?
3. Hit the gym! If I want LGN, there has to be some effort put forth.
4. Fix those eating habits! Veggies and Fruit exist for a reason!
Okay, I could go on, but I am getting into my youaregonnabeoverwhelmedandnotfinsihanything state.
This blog is going to be about my success. Maybe a few setbacks along the way, but mostly success.
Baby steps.
This week, it is all about the water. According to http://www.calculatorslive.com/Daily-Water-Intake-Calculator.aspx, my daily water intake should be 93 ounces. Ugh.
That is almost 8 cans of Dr Pepper. I can do this.
