– Mamavation Monday: Dec. 31

Mamavation Monday: Dec. 31

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.

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superdumbsupervillain December 31, 2012 at 3:40 pm

Great goals- very specific!
- gretafunk January 2, 2013 at 10:35 am
  
  Thanks! Today is the day to get going and KEEP going. Consistency is key, right?!
Alison December 31, 2012 at 6:29 pm

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!
- gretafunk January 2, 2013 at 10:34 am
  
  Thanks, Alison! If I think about it too much, they seem awfully big. I just need to get started and keep going!!
mom27g December 31, 2012 at 6:34 pm

Awesome job!! You can do this!!
- gretafunk January 2, 2013 at 10:33 am
  
  Thank you!!
mcrofoo1 December 31, 2012 at 9:40 pm

Whoo hoo I want to run a 5K too! Good luck on your goals
- gretafunk January 2, 2013 at 10:33 am
  
  Thanks, Meghan, you too!
Sprittibee January 1, 2013 at 12:26 am

Happy new year and good luck with your goals! 😉 Surfed in from the Mamavation boards. Nice to meet you!
- gretafunk January 2, 2013 at 10:33 am
  
  Thank you! Nice to meet you, too!
lindoussa January 1, 2013 at 8:29 am

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!
- gretafunk January 2, 2013 at 10:32 am
  
  I was NOT a runner either, until the middle of last year. Couch to 5K is really great for getting started! Thanks!
Joanna @way2gomom January 1, 2013 at 9:16 am

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!
- gretafunk January 2, 2013 at 10:31 am
  
  Thank you, Joanna! Time to get going!
Kristin Novotny January 1, 2013 at 9:53 am

Awesome goals!! Good luck on the Warrior Dash! I've always wanted to do one; it looks intense but amazing. Happy 2013!
- gretafunk January 2, 2013 at 10:30 am
  
  Thanks, Kristin! I'm nervous but excited about the Warrior Dash. I think crossing the finish line will be AMAZING.
lydsrich January 1, 2013 at 8:59 pm

Yes! Awesome goals. Happy to have you with us! 🙂
- gretafunk January 2, 2013 at 10:29 am
  
  Thanks, Lydia! Glad to have joined. 🙂
Mamaintheburbs January 2, 2013 at 6:08 am

Those are great goals! I was wondering about the mamavation? How can I join?
- gretafunk January 2, 2013 at 10:23 am
  
  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!
galitbreen January 2, 2013 at 7:52 am

Love it, girl! Cheering you on from here!!
- gretafunk January 2, 2013 at 10:24 am
  
  Thanks, Galit! I need all the cheering I can get, when I start to think about the 500 miles….EEP!
Christine@TheAums January 2, 2013 at 10:53 am

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!
- gretafunk January 2, 2013 at 1:21 pm
  
  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!
christineyu69776410 January 2, 2013 at 8:30 pm

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!
Tiffany January 2, 2013 at 8:55 pm

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!
bocafrau January 2, 2013 at 9:27 pm

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!
kia January 3, 2013 at 10:22 pm

Fun is a fantastic word! I still could not come up with my word a few days later.
- gretafunk January 4, 2013 at 2:10 pm
  
  It's hard to come up with one that you might actually try to live your life (for a whole year) by!
Darcy January 6, 2013 at 6:13 am

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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