My 2010 Goals: What Are Yours?
By: Nancy Howard,
SparkPeople Blogger
1/13/2010 3:01 PM
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It's hard to believe we are almost 2 weeks into 2010. This blog is coming a little late since we have been undergoing quite an ordeal in the Howard Household. My Mother-in-law was diagnosed with liver cancer only 3 days before Christmas, so for the past 3 weeks we have been working frantically to set her up with hospice while making sure all her affairs are in order.
Even though it seems I have a lot on my plate right now, I did not fail to make some goals to strive for this year. Goals are such an integral part in keeping on this journey I call healthy living, so be prepared--here goes...
These are just a few of my long-term goals I have set for myself and what an exciting year it will be. I must say each year keeps getting better and who knows what 2011 will bring. But for now I am ready to take 2010 by the tail.
What are your goals for 2010? Do you believe that goals are the springboard to getting where you need to be in life? Is this the year to ignite your own 'Spark'?
Even though it seems I have a lot on my plate right now, I did not fail to make some goals to strive for this year. Goals are such an integral part in keeping on this journey I call healthy living, so be prepared--here goes...
- Jump rope at least 5 minutes three 3 times a week. Many of you may be wondering why in the world I would choose such a goal. Well, when I traveled to San Diego last May to attend the first SparkPeople Convention, my first meeting with Chris Downie had him leaving the hotel, jump rope in hand, off to do what he talks about in 'The Spark' and that is jump rope at least 10 minutes a day. I thought if he can do it, why can't I? Maybe not every day for now, but I'm working on it.
- Take at least 20 to 30 minutes to eat a meal. This by far is one of my most challenging goals--the reason being I have to make myself fully aware what I am doing at all times. I have to make time to eat. So many times in the past I would sit down to a nice meal never really appreciating the taste, texture and smell of the food. It was how fast can I eat so that I can do other things. I am learning to put my fork down between bites while wearing a watch to remind me of my goal.
- Focus on getting up every hour while on the computer, even if that means doing jumping jacks, planks, or walking around the house. When I wrote my blog about how prolonged sitting may be detrimental to our health, I decided this was something I had to work on. I have a timer that I set every 55 minutes and when it goes off, up I go.
- Run the New Orleans Rock 'n Roll Half-Marathon/ Marathon with over 15 other Spark members in February. This is a dream come true. My dear friend and co-leader of the Road Runners SparkTeam, Gail AKA as Rhynic and her husband Mark, are traveling all the way from Nova Scotia to run. We will be joined by fellow Spark members from Alaska, California, Illinois, Louisiana, Virginia, Nebraska, Texas, Florida as well as another Canadian. What a treat this will be. Little did Chris know that he is the official running ambassador to bringing us together to share in the passion of this sport. So if you happen to live in the New Orleans area and want to come and cheer us on or if you want to run the 1/2 or full marathon, come on down to NOLA on February 28th--the more the merrier.
- Run the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Relay with my SparkPeople colleagues in May. This is something we have been toying with the past few weeks and I thought if they saw this in my blog how could they not commit, right? No pressure, really!
- Run the Chicago Rock 'n Roll 1/2 Marathon with other fellow Spark Members August 1st. This time we will have runners from Washington, Florida, Texas and Illinois. If you think you might be interested come on down. Can you tell how I am blending my passions...SparkPeople, running and traveling, now that's a cool way to live!
- Run the Hood to Coast Relay at the end of August. This by far will be the biggest challenge but one that will bring me to Oregon, one of the few states I have yet to visit. This is a SparkPeople exclusive team that my dear friends Kate AKA Keakman, Mike AKA Kayakid and Kim AKA KGPossible put together. It is a 197 mile run from Mt Hood to the Pacific Ocean which must be completed in 30 hours or less. How cool is that? And not every team that enters gets in, but we did.
- Run the Chicago Marathon on 10/10/10. Never in my wildest dreams would I have even considered running another marathon, but when I discovered it will be run on October 10, 2010, well let's just say I can't pass up the opportunity. Now all I have to do is register. Anyone want to join me?
These are just a few of my long-term goals I have set for myself and what an exciting year it will be. I must say each year keeps getting better and who knows what 2011 will bring. But for now I am ready to take 2010 by the tail.
What are your goals for 2010? Do you believe that goals are the springboard to getting where you need to be in life? Is this the year to ignite your own 'Spark'?
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I would also like eat healthier to lose weight in the process however I believe with a more healthy lifestyle this will come naturally.
My husband is a personal trainer and after all the years of wanting ths i woke up one day and realized i never took advantage of this gift right in my own home, one that ususally can be a sacrifice of expense. I have begun training with him 2x a week and love it and have been consistent. i cant believe how helpful and motivating it is. And I cant get away with lying at my sessions about how my week was because he already knows:)
One of my goals is every 5 sessions that I complete, i get a piece of new clothing to add to my wardrobe. We made this VERY exciting by bagging up my entire closet of clothes no matter how old or new, went out the same day and bought enough new things to get me started, then donated the old stuff that i bagged up earlier to a homeless shelter. Its so refreshing and motivating and I felt great about blessing peope with nice things so It made me not miss any of it.
ps...I love bargain shopping so it wasnt an expensive or unrealistic plan and it was so much fun!!! - 3/6/2010 8:07:16 PM
Sorry about your MIL, but know she is fortunate to have a loving, caring family.
Hope you reach your goals for 2010. - 1/29/2010 4:34:14 PM
My goals are that I eat better this year, and I commit to my work outs at the spa three times a week.
That I remember in all that I do, My health comes first , and I must be committed to myself to get this done - 1/21/2010 9:59:53 PM
- Make healthy meals at home
- Choose healthy foods at resturants when our family eats out
- Zumba every Wed. with the ladies at my school
- Use Wii Fit and Sports as many times a week as possible.
- When the weather improves - to go on walks with my family in the neighborhood and this summer for us to go to the pool (walking to it as well).
- Every morning to read my bible
- Every morning to do some crunches, work on the tri-ceps with weights and do some push-ups with the exercise ball.
- Do Yoga Sat. and Sun. and any days I have off from school. - 1/21/2010 9:18:39 AM
- 1/17/2010 8:05:50 PM
- 1/16/2010 10:08:51 AM
- 1/15/2010 10:24:34 PM
Eat Healthy and Clean
Wake Up at 430 each morning
Declutter and Simplify my Life
Read more and watch less TV
Spend at least 20 minutes a day reading with my son.
Each of these have been broken down into 2 month increments in order to establish a routine before moving on to the next. From now till 15 Mar 10, I'm concentrating on Exercising each day for 30 minutes. - 1/15/2010 3:46:42 PM
2. Be able to do a pull-up
3. Run a half-marathon
4. Always be conscious of my posture (stupid desk job!)
5. Improve my positive-thinking and self-confidence
6. Support local food & attempt (2nd time's the charm!) to have a fruitful (har har) home garden. - 1/15/2010 9:52:51 AM
To do whatever it takes to work on my mental health.
Exercise at least six times a week - 1/15/2010 12:14:55 AM
My goal is to stay within my nutrition plan on a daily basis. - 1/14/2010 11:04:27 PM
That is awesome that you'll be running the Chicago Marathon once again, I think you should set that as an annual tradition.
Good luck in achieving those goals this year!!!
I'll be joining the Jeff Galloway running group this spring in Dallas. I am currently recovering from surgery but will be back on it in just a few weeks!!! - 1/14/2010 9:27:24 PM
I love goal two - and may have to incorporate that into my thinking and lifestyle. As I read it, I thought about how I shoveled through a good dinner of chicken tenders, brown rice, mushrooms and roasted veggies enjoying it sort of, should have taken more time and enjoyed all the flavors! Thanks for inspiring me!
Frances
God bless your family with peace and strength - if there is anything I can do, let me know! - 1/14/2010 8:45:06 PM
- 1/14/2010 5:57:18 PM
My goals for 2010 are: (1) portion control-i've never really kept track before and i think that's a big one for me. (2) get at least 15 minutes of exercise per day (3) drink at least 8 glasses of water a day (4) lose 20lbs. by our family reunion in August. - 1/14/2010 3:01:54 PM
Mine will change throughout the year, but currently a few are...
#1. Increase my speed so I'm able to do my part in running with our Spark Team (WOO HOO!!!) at the Hood To Coast Relay
#2. A PR at the Max Muscle Vancouver Half Marathon Feb 28.
#3. Run the Newport Oregon Marathon 6/5/10
#4. Run the Portland Oregon Marathon with at least 1 hour off last year's finish time. (I was running with a stress fracture)
#5. Increase my endurance and ability on hills to be able to consider running the Kauai Marathon in 2011. - 1/14/2010 2:03:14 PM
Anybody who wants to enjoy some really great photography of the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Relay should follow your link to that site! I laughed and laughed...and if I were still able to run, I'd DEFINITELY make a point of entering it! The costumes...the people on the sidelines! It's as if exiles from Let's Make a Deal, if you remember that show, all took up running and ventured out to Cincy!
My own goals are losing my weight this year and striving to make interesting recipes. I'm enjoying it quite a bit in the process!
All the bestest... Susan - 1/14/2010 12:49:59 PM
Another goal is to increase my lean muscle. I've been working on this for a while and it's been slow going. Don't get me wrong, I've made some great improvements. but, I'd really like to see a tad more definition. Lowering my body fat won't be easy. So, let's try increasing lean muscle instead.
oh and I'm working on doing pull ups again. My shoulder is healthy so, along with my push up training, I'm doing pull ups too.
As far as person growth type stuff, I'm not sure what I'll do. I guess I'll have to think about that. I'm always looking for ways to improve myself.
- 1/14/2010 12:38:44 PM
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