Instead of a New Year's resolution, this year I opted for monthly resolutions. I figure I should set the stage a little bit more realistically because there is pretty much nothing I'm going to accomplish all year except eating and sleeping (and neither will be as much as I want). I decided to keep a blog of my progress as the months progress so I can have something to look back on and remember the pains of what I put myself through for self-improvement. 2012 = a new and improved Lindsay...just one month at a time.
For January, I set my sights on increasing my physical endurance and chose to run five days a week.
You will notice, I didn't stipulate how far I run each time, simply that five days out of the week I would run. For the most part, this ended up being about the distance of a 5k each time, so when all is said and done I'll have fun a little over 66 miles (since as of tomorrow I'll have run 22 times in the month).
At first it was really difficult to make time to run. I found myself mostly running at the gym during lunch, which is really convenient (and you get to watch some trashy daytime tv, so that is fun). After a while I found that I was eating better as well. As an added bonus, I even got my husband to run with me (he got to push the jogging stroller) so the whole family benefited. Additionally, I ran in the first 5k I've run in a few years. I am already signed up for another one in February!
Tuesday will mark the next month's set of resolutions and I am still trying to figure out what they will be. I have decided to try to better myself with each set (or one big resolution) so as of right now (T minus two days) I think February will be:
- Running or skiing five days a week (why stop now?) - there is obviously a ski trip planned otherwise skiing wouldn't be an option.
- Stop picking at my nails. This is particularly hard at red lights when I get very bored and therefore pick at my fingers. It's a horrible habit but I never have good motivation to stop.
- No wine. This will be the hardest. ESPECIALLY on a ski trip with friends, but that's precisely why I need to do it. It will be a good cleanse.
- Learn about four religions. I know very little about non-Christian religions, so I think exploring these others to learn about their tenets and beliefs will do a lot to expand what I know.
I will update this blog with my progress...if for no other reason than so you can laugh at my ultimate breakdown. :)
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