My goals for 2007 are as follows:
1. Weight-loss. I will break my weight-loss into 10% increments. My first 10% goal is a 23 lbs. loss. In order to achieve my goal, I will track my food everyday (good or bad), I will drink at least 6 glasses of water per day, I will eat my minimum servings of fruits, vegestables & dairy, I will also exercise at least 3 days per week and take my daily multi-vitamin. In addition to the aforementioned steps, I will also blog on a regular basis here at buddyslim. I will monitor my progress by weighing-in at least once per week. On the 22nd of every month, I will take my measurements and take a picture to see my progress, which I will then report to you, my faithful buddies. There are many reasons why I want to lose weight, besides the obvious--health, I want to feel good about myself. I want to live my life without feeling a prisoner in my own body. Once I reach my first 10% goal, I will reward myself with a new wardrobe! Yeah me!!
2. Money. I want to save 3 months\' worth of salary. In order to do this, DH & I will transfer $312.50 from each of our paychecks on the 15th & 30th of every month. The reason I want to do this, is because I want financial stability, I want to avoid the stress that financial worries brings into our lives and oftentimes, spill over into our marriage. Having a savings of 3 months\' worth of our salaries, and the peace of mind this will bring, will be a reward in and of itself! Sigh! I can\'t wait!
3. Marathons/Charity. This year, I will run at least 3 marathons, Los Angeles, San Diego and a a third and very important one---an AIDS Marathon (not sure where though). I want to raise $1,500 before I sign up, so that I don\'t feel overwhelmed when the training programs starts in June. I don\'t have a road plan for this yet, but I know that my buddies and I will put our heads together and find a way to raise money. The reason I want to run an AIDS Marathon is because I feel very strong about the cause. Unlike a lot of other diseases out there, AIDS still carries a stigma among our world\'s population. There are people out there, who still believe that people afflicted with this disease have asked for it, by being irresponsible and that is just not so. My reward for achieving this goal is knowing that by raising money for AIDS research and for AIDS organizations, I have helped a little, my life would\'ve served a purpose. My reward will be raising the money and crossing that finish line. Oh yeah and another shiny medal to add to my collection! :-)
And last but not least...
4. Decluttering. Cleaning house. Through the years, I have collected useless things, and they often wear me down, emotionally and physically. I have also collected draining relationships, high-maintance ones...people who drain my spirit and my well-being. My roadmap to cleaning house is to pick project per week and work on it a little at a time. I will start with my bedroom, ridding myself of shoes I no longer use, clothes that no longer fit....I will do the same with the bathroom, my DS\'s room and so on and so forth. Every other week, I will either go to a thrift shop to drop off the things I no longer want/need until I am done with the material clutter in my life. The other clutter, the emotional, personal, social one, will be a little more difficult, but for starters I will put my foot down when it comes to extended-family matters. I will rid myself of the sense of obligation that makes me miserable. The reason for cleaning house, is again, so I can reduce the stress in my life and lead a healthier, happier life. My reward will be a less messy house and a healthier emotional life.
Now buddies....HOLD ME ACCOUNTABLE!!