It’s time to share my New Year’s Resolutions for 2009. I have been going over my weight loss and fitness goals for 2009 the past few days and would like to share.
I would like to lose 50 lbs this year. My short term goal for that would be to lose at least 4 lbs every month which is the healthy way to go. I had lost over 80 lbs since 2005 when I first started my new lifestyle but gained back 30+ pounds. Yesterday I posted about my recent weight loss struggles.
I’m not going to dwell on the past. It’s a NEW YEAR and I’m ready to go.
My plan is to hit the gym on T/W/Th/Sa/Su with my wonderful hubby. Madelyn Fernstrom from ivillage health says you should have a ‘diet buddy’ and I agree. The support I get from Kev when we are on the Elliptical and in Spin class keeps me going. He always pushes me to do better and says kind words along the way. Everyone should find a ‘diet buddy’.
T/W/Th-cardio
Sa/Su- Spin class and weights
Monday and Friday will be a rest and recover day off from the gym but I will do some form of activity whether it be in-home workouts, Stability Ball work, etc.
I will keep track of my water intake and I’m pretty sure I’m going back to keeping a food journal. I may skip counting calories in the beginning to see if I can manage with just staying accountable to what I eat.
I will weigh in every Monday and post my results on Wednesday.
I will take measurements and photo updates every month and post those to the blog.
A few other goals I have for myself are to follow a few online challenges, sell or donate my ‘big’ clothes that are taking space in my closet and I would like to fit into a few pairs of pants/jeans and tank tops that are waiting for me!
I’m keeping this short because I don’t want to overwhelm myself at the beginning.
Here is a Resolutions vs. Goals post that my friend Roni made on Jan. 1st 2008. I had the great pleasure of meeting Roni this past year in Chicago and she is a TRUE inspiration.
Have you posted your weight loss/fitness goals for 2009? If so, please feel free to share your link so we can all support one another. May 2009 be YOUR BEST YEAR YET!
I just found your blog. I think your attitude of looking forward and not back is great. Also seems as though you have a wonderful plan for 2009. Wishing you all the best!
Happy New Year
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I always fail when I say I’m going to lose a certain number of pounds. So instead, this year I want to drink more water every day (2 of my large bottles) and I want to go for my 2 mile walk 3 times a day. I also really need to cut back on the sugar and eat more veggies.
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You can do it!
Gonna do it. Later. Need to get thru evening first.
Happy NY to you and Kev!
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You can TOTALLY do it!
Glad you liked my post and thanks for linking!
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Thanks for the kind words. Appreciate your comments.
Cathy, I look forward to hearing how you are doing on your goals. Great goals too!
Good resolutions. I too want to loose weight this year in some way or the other. Thanks for reminding me. Hope you make your resolutions come true. Have a very happy new year.
-Mini