We aren’t that far into 2012, but I wanted to check in on my 2012 goals and how they are coming along.  I had two lists of things to accomplish, things from my 40 by 40 list, and then a general goal list for 2012.  The items in green are ones that are added from my original plan from Dec 2011 thanks to friends and family helping me get them on the calendar for 2012!

Here is the list of 2012 items from my 40 by 40 list:

• #6-Shop in the “Normal Section”-In Progress
• #8-Reach a Healthy Weight (this isn’t specific to the BMI Charts, it’s specific to what my doctor finds to be a healthy weight for me.)-In Progress
• #10-Run a 5k-Scheduled for April 14, 2012
• #12-Hit the 100 lbs lost mark-In Progress
• #13-Get the husband to Blacksburg for a visit-Summer 2012
• #14-Own a bike (and use it) Christmas present from the hubs, 2012 is starting off great!
• #17-Wear a swimsuit and feel proud Summer 2012
• #19-Buy a pair of shorts…and wear them in public Summer 2012
• #21-Buy an outfit from Ann Taylor Loft or Anthropology-Fall 2012
• #27-Take a yoga class-Scheduled Fall 2012
• #32-Take a spin class-Scheduled Fall 2012
• #40-Take a Photography class-Scheduled March 2012
• #2- Go to Vegas-Scheduled for Summer 2012
• #20 – Walk a half marathon Schedule June 2, 2012
  
• #28- Lean to Kayak Scheduled July 2012
• #34- Play 9 Holes of Golf Scheduled July 2012
  

My additional goals:

• Only wear yoga or track pants for walking the dog and exercising.  Doing great!  Though it’s tough to not want to run errands on Saturday RIGHT after working out.
  
• Wear make-up whenever I leave the house.  Doing great!  I have to remind myself to at least put on a little when I am doing things like grocery shopping, but I am doing it.
• Make more of an effort with my clothes.  Put together complete outfits each day for work on Sunday to prepare for the week.  This one isnt going great.  While I am putting more of an effort in with my clothes, I am NOT doing a great job planning them in advance.  My morning would be so much quicker if I did.
• Photograph my food at least one day a week for the blog.  I changed this one up a bit, and have been posting photos on Thursday of random meals through out the week. 
• Track my food EVERY SINGLE DAY in My Fitness Pal.  Doing reat!
  
• Complete the Couch 2 5k program, regardless of how long it takes me.  Doing great!
  
• Comment on two blogs a day.  Um since work is kicking my ass, I’ve had to be content with reading blogs when I can find free time, whether its before bed on my Kindle Fire or on my phone while waiting for a meeting to start.  I am getting them read, but I am still not commenting very well.  I’m so sorry!

How are your 2012 goals coming along?

Tata for now,

Scale Warfare

First and foremost, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

The December 11th WEverb#11 required that we list 12 things that we wanted to try to work towards in 2012.  I took my list directly from my 40 by 40 list, which I want to get working on.  I know I have 8 more years (ok 7 ½) until I hit the 40 mark, but some of the items on my list are really big ones, so I might as well get cracking at the list!

Here is the list of 2012 items from my 40 by 40 list:

• #6-Shop in the “Normal Section”
• #8-Reach a Healthy Weight (this isn’t specific to the BMI Charts, it’s specific to what my doctor finds to be a healthy weight for me.)
• #10-Run a 5k
• #12-Hit the 100 lbs lost mark
• #13-Get the husband to Blacksburg for a visit
• #14-Own a bike (and use it) Christmas present from the hubs, 2012 is starting off great!
• #17-Wear a swimsuit and feel proud
• #19-Buy a pair of shorts…and wear them in public
• #21-Buy an outfit from Ann Taylor Loft or Anthropology
• #27-Take a yoga class
• #32-Take a spin class
• #40-Take a Photography class

The ones that I am adding in addition to the above are ones that are more about living a healthier and happier life on a daily basis.  They require putting in a daily effort.  The first three are inspired by Bella in 2011.  She focused on Doing Life.  Besides the health and fitness aspect of “Do Life,” Bella also put more focus on making sure that her outward appearance was reflecting how she was feeling on the inside.  She spent more time on her make-up and putting together outfits each day.

My additional goals:

• Only wear yoga or track pants for walking the dog and exercising.  They aren’t for grocery shopping or running errands.  I have gotten really sloppy about this.  Wearing yoga pants and a hoodie for an entire weekend makes sense if I’m sick, not if I’m getting things done.  Clause-if I’m sick they’re OK to wear
  
• Wear make-up whenever I leave the house.  This doesn’t apply if I am walking the dog or exercising or sick.
• Make more of an effort with my clothes.  Put together complete outfits each day for work on Sunday to prepare for the week.  This will be a bit tough as I am moving through sizes and my ever shrinking wardrobe becomes more and more limited, but that doesn’t mean I shouldn’t at least be making an effort.
• Photograph my food at least one day a week for the blog.  I remember being pre-op and wondering what the heck people were eating post-op.  I want to help people know! 
• Track my food EVERY SINGLE DAY in My Fitness Pal.  I am on a role with this one already!
• Complete the Couch 2 5k program, regardless of how long it takes me.  It’s already started.  I am giving myself 2-3 weeks to repeat each level, as needed.
• Comment on two blogs a day.  This does not include Bella’s blog, which I comment on everyday

What are your 2012 goals?

Tata for now,

Scale Warfare