Age 26 - This Year's Goals.

Well, I did it...at the age 25 I went one whole year without sugary treats!  (with the exception of Christmas Day....but it was Christmas Day...haha)  I almost can't believe it.  In some ways it was difficult, but for the most part it didn't even phase me after the first few months.  It's just a part of my lifestyle now...so much so that I have decided to continue on with no sweets with a few provisions along with a few more healthy goals:

1. Treats only on:
1. Brad's Birthday
2. 4th of July
3. Once at end of August/beginning of September
4. Halloween
5. Thanksgiving
6. Christmas
7. Valentine's Day
8. Easter
2. No junk food or fast food - i.e. chips, buttery popcorn, cheese fries, hamburgers, fried or greasy foods, etc.
3. Only eat out once a week maximum - either Friday or Saturday - still no greasy foods
4. No white flour - bread, rice, tortillas, etc.  *except in treats on holidays or if someone else cooks for me and I don't want to be rude
5. Run a 10k at the end of Summer/beginning of Fall
6. Run the Tulip Festival Half Marathon at Thanksgiving Pointe next Spring
7. Be more frugal - only spend what you have and spend it on what you need
1. Meal plan and follow that plan
2. Start budgeting on Brad's income only
8. Blog once a week on at least one blog

That about covers what I want to do for now.  There are many other things that I would like to add to this, but I don't want to make unrealistic expectations.  

Here's to an even better 26 and to feeling healthier and appreciating my body more :)

Lots of Loves,
Chels.

Running!

Did I mention that I'm running a 5k on Saturday?  I know for you avid runners this is no sweat (probably literally), but for me this is a big step into the world of running.  I've only ever done one 5k before, and it was just on a whim...and I didn't do so hot haha.  This time I wanted to do it as part of my push for a healthier lifestyle.

Growing up I was an athlete...you name it I played it, at least for a few seasons.  That was my form of exercising...running around playing.  I actually did run track for one year when I was like 14, but I was most definitely a sprinter.  My fastest mile was like 9:05 I think?  I've never been a long distance runner!  But now that I'm older there really isn't an outlet to play sports.  Sure, the hubs and myself go play some ultimate frisbee with "the kids" sometimes (am I really calling 18-21 year olds kids!?), but that's so few and far between that it's far from keeping my heart healthy and my body in shape.  Moral of the story?  I'm going to try to get into something productive as an adult...so running it is!  For now.  (I'd actually love to try crossfit, but for now it's too expensive, too far away, and too intimidating haha).

Thanks to my good friend Christine, and my free membership to Gold's Gym through work, I actually feel like I might not die on Saturday!  Haha I've gone jogging at least 3 times a week since the beginning of the month and I get further and less tired every time.  First step 5k, next step...who knows!  :)  But for now, I'm feeling good about myself and that's what matters.  Updates about how I did coming soon!

Lots of Loves,
Chels.

P.S.  I have also been kickin' butt on the water drinking front...at least 80 oz a day!  Now excuse me, the potty is calling!