Goals for 2013

So 2012 is coming to a close and I have read a lot of recaps on the year. I thought about doing one but since a lot didn't happen to me during the year I have decided to skip it. I will post a 2013 goal list though. This I think is important for me so that I can look back and see what I have committed to. I won't say resolutions because let's be serious, those tend to be broken within 2-6 weeks and I don't want that to happen to me.

Goals/Commitments:

1. Complete my first (and probably only) marathon. I have started training but it's not going well. I'm having difficulty getting through a run at the moment. It's not that I'm achy or have pains or anything, my body seems to be rejecting the idea of running at the moment. This is really disheartening because I have been doing very well with my distances and pace. I have given myself a couple of days rest and will try again on the 1st (aka tomorrow).

2. Get my eating on target. I am determined to come up with a healthy eating plan that doesn't feel like dieting and will keep my at my absolute best. I'm tired of trying new things. I know a calorie limit that I feel happy with and a different one my body feels happy with. They don't happen to be the same at the moment but I'm working on it. I'm also going to incorporate weekly meal plans with this goal and am proud to say have already started on doing them. 1 week down!

3. Get it together mentally. I have a lot of anxiety issues and had been diagnosed with GAD a couple of years ago along with depression. I am honestly trying to keep it together on a day to day basis. I want to get off of my medicine and be able to be happy and anxiety free for the long term, not with meds. I don't like to be dependent on them at all. It upsets me and I need to get it together. Again this could be an all year project.

4. Budget. I need to get on a money plan ASAP. It seems that every time I make forward progress on this one I take about 10 steps back and get no where. It is extremely frustrating. My boyfriend and I want to buy a house in the fall. This is a huge step for me and very scary. But I know this is the right step and getting a budget together will only make it easier in the long run.

5. Take some time for myself each day to reflect on what has been happening and the good things I have. I tend to take a lot for granted and this was painfully obvious a couple of weeks ago. It won't happen again. Taking things slower and enjoying the little things will work well for me. I'm just no programmed to think that way and this will definitely be a learning process.

6. Keep a consistent workout regimen. I usually train for something and then stop for awhile afterwards. Not this year. I'm going to pick a routine and stick with it. That's it. No more being wishy-washy about working out.

7. Lose the last 10-15 (20?) lbs. I'm tired of carrying them around. I need them to go and the only way that is going to happen is if I get my act together. I'm holding myself accountable starting now. I don't need the extra slice of pizza or that cookie or even the ice cream everyday. I can do this if I have a little will power.

8. 13 in 2013! This one I'm excited about. 13 races of my choosing in 2013. I chose the variety pack instead of one specific race. I figured that would be better for me because I'm super gung-ho about in now and I know how I am. If I chose 13 half marathons in one year I think by June I would say that was a good idea but no more. Then I would be disappointed for failing. So a variety will at least keep me interested. Plus then I can count my marathon!

Well those are my goals/commitments for the year. They are in no particular order. I will be keeping track for myself and will keep myself accountable in any way that I can. Hopefully everyone has a safe and happy New Year!