My 2013 In Perspective

I haven't exactly started my New Year off as healthy as I would have liked to, but life has got in the way. While I have kept my eating in check..I have slacked off when it comes to working out. I know it isn't doing to kill me or hinder all my hard work...it heard irritates me that I haven't been allowing myself that outlet.

Exercise is my me time, and helps keep me from freaking out. Between a nasty head cold, my sister in law visiting from out of state, and my now very ill and ailing grandmother...some things take precedence.

Not only have I been neglecting my fitness but you all as well. You must forgive me. I am back in the groove of things and since it is a Monday...i am resetting my goals.

My biggest goal for this year is to do at least 3 miles a day, so that I reach a thousand miles by the end of the year. I am behind so I will be working double time to catch up.

My next goal is to complete a half Marathon. I am so stoked about this! I have maxed out on 6 miles as of now but I have plenty of time to get there. Any advice is greatly appreciated?

I will lose my last 35 pounds. Originally I only had about 20 until my ultimate goal of 160, but I have since changed my goal to 145-150. I think this has changed 3 times. so that I don't over burden myself, I have set up mini goals to help achieve my overall goal.

In reality these are the gist of my goals for the year. Not as many as last year thankfully. I am so proud of how far I have come and so excited about how far I will go. I am amazed everyday at my ability to over come and exceed my own expectations of myself.

I can if I can you can!

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