Resolution

Happy 2014! The last week has been a blur. I've been working crazy hours and when I do get a break, like New Year's Day, all I want to do is zone out because I'm exhausted. My big plan for the last week was to create a plan so that when I came back to write yesterday I would have something profound to share. As you could probably tell, that didn't happen because I didn't post anything at all last night, let alone something profound.

I'm giggling a little at how cute I was in thinking I would have the time and/or ambition to actually plan some things out. I would LOVE to have a whole day that I could dedicate to my fitness goals. I would cook and freeze some meals, create a couple of workouts that I can do at home, put a new playlist together for workouts, and research some fun topics I can share. The fact is that I just simply don't have a day that I can dedicate to it. I have so much going on that when I do have "free" time I want to enjoy it and always be working on something.

I like to think that I am a real "go-getter" but truthfully I would love to embrace laziness even if just for an afternoon. I can't even begin to tell you how much I LOVE curling up on the couch and indulging in a whole season of TV or a few movies. I'm not one of those people that advocates for killing your TV. I find that this is what I gravitate to when I have time that doesn't have to be spent doing something else. Usually when I have time to do this it is when I have an unexpected day off because otherwise I spend a lot of time trying to rock my job at Day's, cleaning my house, doing laundry, working out, paying bills, cooking, trying to see family as much as possible, and spending time with Ben.

Looking back on the last 3 weeks I am realizing that routine is where I am most successful. If I can have a routine that fits in all the stuff I HAVE to do, I know when I can look forward to a couchfest and a Dexter marathon.

I am going to keep at it though because the end result is important. I may not be able to do it like it's a full time job but I will do it so that I get results. In 2014 my resolution is simple. Find a routine that I can stick to and work hard to make sure that by this time next year I am writing an entry about how it was all worth it and how I can't wait to go wedding dress shopping with my new smaller hips. <3

<3 Katie
Day 210
191lbs
Feeling like they should teach prioritizing in K-12 grade

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