Resolution Rewind: How I'm Doing So Far

So it's been exactly 2 months and 12 days since I made my New Year's resolutions.   I wanted to become a better me.  Well, here's how I've been doing so far....

1)  Drink more water.
Some days are better than others.  I keep a water bottle on hand all day, I just don't really drink.  Any ideas on how to FORCE myself to drink it? 
2)  Take better care of my skin.
This I've been doing.  Despite a mini bout of adult acne (it was really just one pimple) last month, my skin has been looking pretty good.  I know that more water will help this...I'm trying!
3)  Exercise regularly.
I've actually been doing pretty well with this.  I've found my rhythm.  Since I ran the Color Me Rad race in February, I've been keeping up with it.  I even run to my kids' baseball games instead of riding in the car with them.  

Next part of this goal is strength training...but I'm finding a harder time fitting that one in. 
4)  Family dinners.
I have to be more forceful with this one....
5)  Eat out only once a week (or less).
This has been going better.  If not for anything than for the desire to not spend the money.
6)  Reduce my sugar intake.
I have eliminated (most) sugar!  WOO HOO!  I'll have an occasional piece of dark chocolate here and there, but it's gone. 
7)  Cut the clutter.
Next....
8)  Take advantage of my city.
Once my kids' baseball season is over, I'm actually going to write this into my calendar....I know, excuses, excuses.
9)  Date night.
We have had a date so far once a month since I wrote this...it's just not a standing date.  We've just been lucky the past 2 months....
10)  Read more.
This isn't working out as planned....maybe I should cut down on the TV watching....
NAH!
11)  Stop obsessing about my weight.
Since I've cut the sugar and I'm working out more, not to mention eating better, I have lost about 8-9 lbs.  This is helping me not obsess as much. 
12)  Learn to let it go.
This is a big personality change for me...harder than it sounds....
13)  Be thankful.
I am thankful.  This is making me much more happy.


If you made New Year's resolutions, how are yours going so far?  How many did you keep?  How many did you break?

Alexis

13 Ways to Be a New Me in 2013

Well, another year is upon us.  Yup, 2012 flew by and we are officially in 2013.  Not really sure how I feel about it all.  It really is true that the older you get, the faster time flies! UGH!

Last year I decided that my resolution was no more resolutions.  This year, I'm joining the status quo and deciding to make a few changes in the new year.  13 to be exact.

So here are 13 ways that I plan to be a better me:

1)  Drink more water.

There are some days when I think back and realize that I may not have had any water at all.  GASP!!  I know I SHOULD drink water.  That's why it's my plan....

2)  Take better care of my skin.

I have always been lucky enough to have great skin.  And I don't know if it's the age or laziness, but my face has been looking like crap lately.  

3)  Exercise regularly.

At least 3 times 2 times a week.  Uh huh.  I'm trying.  

4)  Family dinners.

I'm going to make it a point to not be too busy to sit down as a family and eat dinner.  I love talking to my kids and hearing their perspectives of the day.  

5)  Eat out only once a week (or less).

We are so busy all the time that most of the time it's easier to grab something while out than to take the time to cook something.  

6)  Reduce my sugar intake.

Sounds silly?  Not for me.  I am a sugar addict.  The amount I put in my coffee in the morning would make a dentist cringe.  Don't even get me started on the fact that I feel I NEED a dessert with every meal.

7)  Cut the clutter.

I'm feeling very overwhelmed with clutter in my life (and my house).  I would probably be less exhausted if I would just put things away as they are taken out instead of waiting for one of my weekend days.

8)  Take advantage of my city.

There are a MILLION things to do in Miami....I never do any of them!  I want to pretend to be a tourist at least once a month to take full advantage of my area.

9)  Date night.

At least once a month I want a standing date with my husband.  I really feel we need alone time to be a couple.

10)  Read more.

I love reading.  I always find an excuse to not have time for it.  I'm going to substitute some TV time to read.  Key word, SOME time.

11)  Stop obsessing about my weight.

This is harder than it seems.  I'm obsessed.

12)  Learn to let it go.

I will leave my strength for things that I can change and forget the ones I can't.  In the words of Zac Brown Band, I will learn to let it go.

13)  Be thankful.

I am happy.  I truly am.  Sometimes I just overlook my happiness.  I am going to be more thankful for all that I have.  I'm very blessed.


To everyone, I wish a year of triumphs, laughs, love, health, and happiness!  Happy 2013!


Alexis

Welcome 2012!

I am in amazement that 2012 is here.  I mean, really....just look at that number: 2012.  Wow.

At the beginning of every new year, millions of people make resolutions to bring in the new year. 
Well I'm not bothering this year.  Why should I when my resolutions never make it past February 1st!

My New Year's resolution is NO RESOLUTIONS! 

I just want to enjoy each day and try to be patient and {somewhat} stress free. 

So here's to a new year full of new moments and wonderful memories!

Make it a good one!!


Alexis