Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Goals for 2018

I love new years...new school years and new calendar years!  I love new planners with special markers...anything that I can color code and make me at least look like I have my shit together!  Here we are in a new year and I'm ready to make this a year of the badass Fancy Nancy!  I mean not only is this 2018 but it is also my last year in a certain age group....so why not make it fabulous!

Looking back on last year's goals it was very simple...Relax...have a healthy pregnancy...invest in healthy relationships.  I would say best 2 out of 3.  Baby boy was born and was super healthy...I have been able to really invest in some healthy relationships around me and I am really feeling the love...however relaxing is still a struggle.  I mean 3 kids is a friggin CIRCUS!!!

I split my goals into 3 different categories...running/fitness, nutrition/weight loss, and life.  Here you have it!!

Running/fitness:

  • Run 1000 miles.  I know this will be a challenge this year since I am currently fighting the running kiss of death known as plantar faciitis, but I also know that I can do this!
  • Run Newport 10 Miler.  I love this race and I was sad to not be able to run it last year ( I was a little busy healing after my c-section).  I'm excited to have a race to train for!
  • Heal my foot and gain strength...both mental and physical.  This mama needs to get her grit back!
  • Lift weights 3x a week...I know that injury free running is in weight training and make my structure strong!
Nutrition/Weight loss:
  • Lose 50lbs...I know that is a big number but believe me I need it!!!  
  • Eat clean, whole foods...foods that make my body not only smaller but HEALTHY
  • Get our children to make good food choices...I know it comes from the top and if I can be a good example, they will follow.
Life:
  • Collect memories not things...Last year it was all about decluttering.  Yes we still need to do that (my goal for January is to fill 1 trash bag a day) but I am looking forward to having fun experiences with our family
  • Lower the pressure...enjoy the roller coaster!  This is our last baby and he is already 7 months old!!!  I just need to remind myself to breathe....and enjoy!

  • Be intentional about spending time with the people I love...Time speeds by and I need to be more intentional about taking time to spend with those around me...plan dates for my husband and I to have fun together...have girls nights..etc
Cheers to a new year!!!  What are some of your goals in 2018???

3 comments:

  1. Best of luck to you on your goals! I'm definitely a fan of the "collect memories, not things" philosophy as well! <3 Also attempting to declutter my life, but it's been a slow-going process!

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  2. Being intentional is definitely one of mine as well! Sorry to hear about your injury but hoping it heals soon. Having something to train for is super motivating and I have a few goal races set up as well. Also, good luck with weight training. I added it last year and it did wonders for my running AND weight loss!

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  3. You've got some great goals Nancy! Hopefully the PF will stay under control. I'm still trying to figure out if I can fit in the Newport 10 miler - it would be fun to see you!

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