I’m not usually one to do a New Year’s resolution to lose weight or whatever. And I still won’t, because it’s not something I’ll stick to. But, I was accepted into the Mamavation sistahood, so I’m going to make some goals for myself, on this last day of 2012, moving forward into 2013.
The last couple months of this year were going really well, but then the holidays happened, and the traveling, and everything went downhill. And I’m feeling it….I’m dragging, seriously. I’m ready to get back on the horse and get active again, so maybe I can get some of that energy and drive back.
In 2013, I want to:
Run an entire 5K, (officially)
Train for and finish the Warrior Dash that I’m signed up for in April
Jog (not walk) 500 miles (does anybody know of a good phone app that’ll keep track of this?)
I need to go back to making better food choices, but this year, I’m going to focus on staying active and the eating will (hopefully) go along with that.
These goals are so similar to mine. I want to be more active and do a 5k and I was making progress and then the holidays hit and I'm kinda lost my steam. Good luck to you!
Good luck to both of us!
Great goals- very specific!
Thanks! Today is the day to get going and KEEP going. Consistency is key, right?!
You can do it, Greta! It's great you're starting with achievable goals, because it's so easy to give up if it's too big and too hard. Good luck and happy new year!
Thanks, Alison! If I think about it too much, they seem awfully big. I just need to get started and keep going!!
Awesome job!! You can do this!!
Thank you!!
Whoo hoo I want to run a 5K too! Good luck on your goals
Thanks, Meghan, you too!
Happy new year and good luck with your goals!
Surfed in from the Mamavation boards. Nice to meet you!
Thank you! Nice to meet you, too!
Go you! I will gladly be cheering you on
Thanks, Farrah! I need all the help I can get. *eep*
Welcome to the sistahood!!! I think I need to do a couch to 5k or something because I cannot run, but would love to! Good luck in achieving your goals!
I was NOT a runner either, until the middle of last year. Couch to 5K is really great for getting started! Thanks!
Love the goals! I'm not sure of a phone app, but I can keep an eye out. First thing that comes to mind might be Daily Mile? I hope you have a super awesome 2013!
Thank you, Joanna! Time to get going!
Awesome goals!! Good luck on the Warrior Dash! I've always wanted to do one; it looks intense but amazing. Happy 2013!
Thanks, Kristin! I'm nervous but excited about the Warrior Dash. I think crossing the finish line will be AMAZING.
more power to you Greta! I have no doubt you can tackle these goals. One day maybe I'll get my own arse in gear. I don't know if 2013 is it
We'll see. Looking forward to cheering you on!
Thanks, Sarah!! I'm starting to doubt myself already, because I haven't gotten my butt in gear yet. Today is the day, right? I CAN DO THIS. Right?!
I'm absolutely feeling the holiday sludge. I'm right there with you on wanting and needing to be more active!
Holiday sludge is the PERFECT term for it, Ducky.
Yes! Awesome goals. Happy to have you with us!
Thanks, Lydia! Glad to have joined.
Those are great goals! I was wondering about the mamavation? How can I join?
Kelly, here's the link about how to get started: http://www.mamavation.com/how-to-pledge
Basically, you write a post about why you want to join and then link it up in the forum on the Monday post. Then, if/when you're accepted, they'll ask you on twitter to join. It's a little confusing, but you can message me on FB if you have questions!
Love it, girl! Cheering you on from here!!
Thanks, Galit! I need all the cheering I can get, when I start to think about the 500 miles….EEP!
Congrats on your Mamavation news! My exercise routine got completely derailed in December and feels like starting all over, but here I go…here WE go…WE can do it!
I know, right? I\’m sick today, but I\’m antsy to get started on my 500 miles….the more I think about that, the scarier it seems!
Greta I can tell you that I dont run but I am great cheerleader….go Greta go!!!
Best wishes in the new year.
Congrats on Mamavation! I've heard such great things. I love your goals and will be cheering you on. Some running apps that I know a lot of folks use are daily mile, runtastic, map my run…Good luck and Happy New Year!
Awesome goals! I love that they are so specific. I'm doing my first 5k too and I am determined to run the whole thing.
Good luck!
I feel the same way. I seriously need to get back on the horse and continue my almost daily walking and also my pilates. I actually miss it. It makes such a difference. Good luck! And Happy New Year!
Fun is a fantastic word! I still could not come up with my word a few days later.
It's hard to come up with one that you might actually try to live your life (for a whole year) by!
Great goals! I'm not sure if dailymile.com has an app but I used it to keep track of my walking. I'd map routes I took so when I got home I just selected which one I walked and it kept track of the miles for me.
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