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Happy New Year! As 2009 came to a close I was amazed by the number of people who had a bad year. It seemed that everywhere I looked (okay, so via Facebook) people were posting about how miserable 2009 was and how much they were looking forward to 2010. 2009 was challenging, no doubt, for a variety of reasons. But, I know I learned a lot from the year and I think (and hope!), I'm a better person for it. Last night Paul and I stayed in. After celebrating Christmas week in Oklahoma with both sets of parents, we wanted to spend a quiet night at home. Nothing says "Happy New Year" like home made buttermilk biscuits and chicken teriyaki, right? After getting a midnight kiss from my love and watching the Adaman Club's incredible fireworks from the top of Pikes Peak (seriously, go check out the link), we crashed. I wanted to start my day off the way I want my year to go - motivated, healthy, and making good choices. So I made it to the gym on base by 8am for a great New Years Day workout. (I'm a dork, I know.) As I was on the treadmill, CNN had a snippet on making resolutions more viable and likely to be kept. CNN said that resolutions should be written down (complete with subgoals and concrete steps on "how to"), and shared with friends for accountability. And since the television doesn't lie... ...here are my resolutions for 2010: 1. Continue working out: this includes lifting weights 4 times a week and doing cardio 6 times a week. **Cardio Subgoal - increase length and distance and speed of runs. Goal for running is at least 30 miles a week (but I realize this may take some time to work up to).
2. Be healthy - body, mind, soul **Eat healthier - goal to get back into size 6 jeans comfortably (I debated whether to share this particular point online, but what the heck). Follow predetermined meal plan. This also includes not eating any chocolate until Elizabeth and AJ's wedding on May 21st. (They are having their reception at the Melting Pot, so I can indulge then!)
3. Clean out the fridge and leftovers well before deciding to just throw away all the tupperware and buy new stuff. 4. Take at least one photo a day - just something that documents what my day is about. This particular resolution is a part of a project that my buddy Amy and I are taking on this year. I can't wait!
So there you have it. Nothing too complicated or life changing, but important to me nonetheless. Please, every once in a while, call me on these. Ask me what size jeans I'm wearing. Ask me if I've made any cookies just so I can eat the batter before they're baked. Ask me whether anything is growing in our fridge. 2010 is going to be a good, exciting year. Cheers!
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