Since it is officially the first day of February, I though it would be appropriate to reflect on the goals that I made in January and set some new goals to work on this month!
So last month, I had 4 things that I wanted to work on. They were to:
1. Amp up the cardio
Now this goal was to bring up my cardio from what I was doing over Christmas, which was... none. I wasn't even walking anywhere besides from my bedroom to the kitchen. Exciting huh? So anyway, I have definitely been fitting in the cardio this month. I do about 3 good sessions per week on top of strength training and yoga.
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| That's me - Cardio Panda! |
2. Eat more veggies
Check! I have been loving my veggies lately. I made this goal because I got stuck in a rut over Christmas where all I wanted to eat was yogurt, fruit and chocolate. I am happy to say that I have been regularly eating massive stir-fries, beastly salads and roasted veggies galore, and I couldn't be happier :) I even started sprouting!
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| My very own sprouts! |
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| Veggie-packed egg scramble |
3. Take more chances
I guess I have been working on this one. I have definitely become more confident in myself and I notice that in the way I talk to people. I haven't had terrible luck with boys either ;)
I am also being a little more liberal when it comes to spending money. I have always been very tight and economical with my funds, aka cheap. However, I realized that I enjoy life more when I stop stressing out about money and just spend it when I want to have a good time. I actually haven't even been spending a whole lot more, but when I do spend, I focus on the experience I am getting out of it, rather than the money anxiety I used to feel.
4. Fit sleep into school schedule
This is an iffy one. Since I only have early classes 2 days per week, I haven't really had to be vigilant about getting into bed on time. I have been getting enough sleep, but I could probably stand to waste a little less time at night and just go to bed!
***February Goals***
1. Kick carbophobia to the curb
Yes, I am plagued by the terrible affliction of carbophobia. It makes me automatically skip over the sandwich and pasta sections on menus, shy away from potatoes and zaps my energy in the afternoon.
While I have been getting a lot better at eating more, eating fat and eliminating the concept of forbidden foods, carbs are still something I struggle with. I always have my oat bran in the morning, but I find it difficult to up the starch later in the day. It's not that I am consciously trying to avoid them, but old habits die hard.
So this month, I am going to be making an effort to add complex carbs to at least one more meal or snack per day. I'm hoping that it will increase my energy and power me through my workouts.
Realistically, this isn't something I will be completely free of after one month, but I am going to see how far I get!
2. Read more
Since I have been so busy with school, reading for pleasure has suffered. I try to read my book for about 10-15 minutes every night before I turn off the light, but often I am just so tired that I can't make myself do it.
This month, I am going to make an effort to cut down the amount of internet browsing and procrastinating that I do before bed and get some extra reading time in instead. Who knows, I might actually finish my book before the year is up!
3. Find a good coping mechanism for stress
Now that school work is starting to pile up, I need to find some ways to deal with my stress that don't involved snacking my troubles away. They need to be things that I can easily fit into my schedule that will calm me down and give me some "me" time.
Now that school work is starting to pile up, I need to find some ways to deal with my stress that don't involved snacking my troubles away. They need to be things that I can easily fit into my schedule that will calm me down and give me some "me" time.
Exercise is one way in which I do this, but I could stand to find some other options. Any suggestions?
4. Keep on planking!
As you may have seen, I have been continuing to break of old planking records and I'm damn proud of it!
As you may have seen, I have been continuing to break of old planking records and I'm damn proud of it!
My latest PR is 6.34 and I would like to keep planking and beat this! Realistically, I don't know how much longer would be physically possible, but I would like to see what my body can do. I don't increase my time every time I plank. It depends on how I'm feeling that day, but I am shooting for 7.30 by the time the month is up!
Have a great first day of February!
What are your favourite coping mechanisms for stress?
Did you set any February goals?
