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Setting Goals

I'm always setting goals for myself.  Running goals, nutritional goals, cleaning goals, etc. (That last one is always a challenge.)  I set goals so I have something to work towards; an everyday challenge to conquer.  A couple of weeks ago I thought about what type of new goals I wanted to make.  I started by thinking of a running goal.  I needed something that would be challenging, yet achievable.  I decided I would challenge myself by trying to run at least 20 miles a week.
Next, I wanted to set some nutritional goals.  Anyone close to me knows that I eat like crap.  Total crap!  In fact, I honestly can not remember the last time I had a piece of fruit.  I have just a few more pounds of baby weight to lose and I know eating better would definitely get it off.  So I set a goal to make wiser food choices and cut back on my snacking.  But late in the week I discovered a couple things about my goals.

The first is, don't make running goals in the dead of winter.
  Especially when you don't have easy access to a treadmill.

Next, don't set nutritional goals for yourself.....

EVER!!!

Comments

  1. AmandaFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Oh girl, how I miss you. That cereal picture is the best!!! We have to get together and catch up soon!

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  2. jthmasFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Hahahahahahaha! Special K:)

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  3. Coach AlbaughFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Ha! Maybe it would taste better with a piece of fruit in it. LOL!

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  4. bekahbexFebruary 5, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    LOL LOL LOL!!

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  5. jshouseFebruary 5, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Hahaha, this pic is great! Good luck with the blog, thanks for sharing. I'm so over this winter...let me outside to run already!!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    It's so funny...I was just going to post on here.. 'What...doritos and sweet tea don't count as good for you food?'. then I read your 'about me' page and it says how you like chips and sweet tea:) It's funny how well I already know you again even though we've only been reconnected a little while:)))

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