2015 in 2015 Stats

I finished 2015 with 668 miles. That's not so bad for spending the last six months unable to run (or even walk for part of that time). I have big running goals for 2016, but I'm starting simple with walk/run intervals and a slow build.

New Year, New Goals

The last six months of 2015 did not go as planned, so I'm hoping 2016 goes in a more positive direction. I've been working on some goals for the new year. It always helps me to write them down and share them. 2016 is going to be all about getting back on track and learning to love myself.

1. Complete 2,106 in 2016 with my husband.

I love this goal! I'm really excited to being doing this challenge with my husband this year. His support of my running and wanting to run with me means so much to me. Our goal will be:

 - 21 miles/week

 - 84 miles/month

 - 1,008 miles/year

 - 10 sneakers on my wall

* this image is my running shoe. I will color one square for every mile walked or ran towards my 2016 challenge. In 2015 I was upset when I had to walk miles, then I ended up getting plantar fasciitis in my right foot. It took 6 months to heal and is still not quite right, so I will be happy to get my miles in however I can in 2016!

2. Make better food choices

 - 80/20 is my main goal. 80% good, 20% okay

 - focus on more veggies and fruit (minimum of 2 cups each every day)

 - eat less boxed goods

 - drink more water and less coffee. By less coffee I mean 1-2 cups a day not 5-6

 - NO SODA (wow! I never, ever, thought this would be on my goal list, but alas here it is)

 - log my food on myfitnesspal at least 4 times a week

3. Yoga once a week

 - I found the base fitness schedule and found they have a Flow Yoga class on Wednesday's at 9. If that doesn't work they have Monday's at 1000 and 1800. I want to work on stretching and being more flexible this year.

4. Lose the 20 pounds I've put on over the last two years.

 - sticking to the first two goals for 2016 should make this one happen. I would like to drop 3 lbs in January, 5 more by March, 5 more by July, the last 2 by September, and then maintain for the rest of the year and on. I really just want to feel comfortable again! My clothes are tight and I had to go up a size in jeans; I feel frumpy and fat. I just want my confidence back!

This year instead of just saying I want to lose weight, I'm putting a timeline too it. In my mind I can drop the 20 pounds in 3 to 4 months however knowing me I'm giving myself a longer timeline and working on making small choices every day that lead to big changes down the road. No shortcuts and gimmicks, just positive changes and smart choices.

5. Start back to school.

 - I'm in the process of making this happen. I applied to the University of West Florida (UWF) to their BS in Exercise Science. I'm still waiting on one of my transcripts to arrive (I had 6 of them to send!). School starts on the 5th, but I have until the 15th to get enrolled. I'm hoping the last transcript showed up over break! I won't know until the 5th when the admissions office opens again.

6. Take care of myself.

 - I don't want anymore injuries. My big focus this year will be on saying no and realizing that it's not the missed workouts that are affecting my mood/fitness/figure, but my eating habits. It starts in the kitchen and that is going to be my motto for 2016!

So here is to a positive attitude, small changes, big goals, and a healthier, happier, New Year - Bring on 2016!