July is here and June is over. It's hot here, which makes me cranky. It also makes me not want to do anything, which is reflected in the clear LACK of running I did. Try as I might, I just couldn't force myself to run in the triple-digit heat so that resolution tanked. That being said, all the others were a success and I did start a new weight-lifting program and have completed two solid weeks of it so at least there was physical exertion going on...even if it wasn't running.
In contemplation, I really am glad I am doing monthly resolutions. So far I have tackled mental, physical, and spiritual aspects that I never would have accomplished with an annual resolution. Also, I'm just not wired for long-term sustainability on things I'm not already doing. I often find the status-quo quite satisfying so the monthly resolutions give me a good opportunity to try new things (without the burden of having to continue them longer than necessary if they are horrible).
That being said, let's talk about July! First of all, this week we'll celebrate the birth of America so that will be a nice respite from the work week. It also happens to fall on my day off of my weight lifting so that is an added bonus. Ok, I know you logged in to see what I'm going to do this month (or what I won't be doing, or what I'll be doing TO myself, etc.) so without further ado, here are my resolutions:
- Continue my weight program through the full month. Though this seems like a cop-out because I'm already doing it, the real challenge here is getting myself to the gym during lunch four days a week. I only go at lunch, so it can be very difficult to accommodate that in my schedule. Something about my clients wanting to talk to me at all times of the day...
- Week two of July = no meat. For those of you who know me well, this is maybe the most challenging thing I'll have ever done, and it's only one week. I think the cow is the best invention of all time (you can eat it, drink it, wear it, and even ride it if you need to) and I try to eat a lot of it. We're going to see if I can go total vegetarian for a week...or at least pescatarian.
- Week three of July = no dairy. Similar to the meat, I drink a lot of milk, I eat a lot of cheese, and I have yogurt or cottage cheese every day. This is no small feat.
- Read the news every weekday. I've done this one before, but I think it's a good one to re-surface given the hype we're soon to have on the elections.
What I'm hoping will NOT happen is that I feel better when not eating meat and dairy for a two-week period of time. If I do see some sort of change, then we might have to do further research...
In addition to my resolutions here are some fun facts about my life at age 33 (i.e., since 2012):
- I learned how to play soccer (albeit indoor) and the endurance it takes to play
- I celebrated one year of learning how to play tennis (and still playing)
- I have run in four races so far this year with another scheduled for July. Hopefully I'll run in ten total races this year.
As always, if you have any suggestions for resolutions please send them my way. I'm always looking for something new to make Lindsay 2012 the best yet!
