Hey all

I'm first to greet the New Year so thought I would kick it off by posting my goals for the year...

HEALTH
1. Reverse Prediabetes status
2. Increase fitness and strength to levels that I can go dancing
3. Reduce weight to 65kg and maintain this weight
4. Reduce anxiety levels
5. Laugh every day

SPIRITUAL
1. Maintain a positive attitude and faith in positive outcomes
2. Build a solid support network both online and in real life
3. Stop sitting on the fence e.g. either write more books or stop talking about

SOCIAL
1. At least one social event each week
2. Build 3 close friendships

MATERIAL
1. Sell my home
2. Purchase a mortgage free home in an area that will facilitate social, physical and spiritual well being
3. Find sources of passive income
4. Find and pursue a career I can put my head and my heart into

HAPPY NEW YEARS SWEETPEA! We have a few more hours to ponder our resolutions....lol!
I will have them posted by bedtime tonight.....



Blessings in 05:spring:



Vickie:pass:

Thank you Sweetpea...for starting our first thread of the NEW YEAR!
Awesome resolutions/goals to work towards. I am repeating mine from last year, with a couple of revisions.
I'll post mine tonight or in the AM as I kick off a new year/new beginning! My outline looks very much like yours!! Great job!

Vickie! It's so good to see you! I'll be seeing you at Boot Camp too! You and sweetpea! YAY! Angels at Boot Camp!! We'll kick butt and get fine! We're not too old to be "FINE"..right?

I'll see ya'll later and have a wonderful blessed day......take excellent car of you today and in the wonderful year to come.
Let's all remember our dear Lizzie and the time ahead of her.....she's a precious part of our group and we need to keep her in prayer and in our thoughts as we move into 2005.

Bren

Hi

I will post my resolutions tomorrow am. I have them written down around here somewhere, I just can't remember where I put them.

Have a great day!
Renee :)

Great goals Bren
I think I'll have to copy your idea and stick mine in my day planner too!

I just got my charts ready to go in my planner......I really like mine sweetpea...it's a zippered one, so unless I lose it...it's totally private and personal!
We will give ourselves top billing this year and getting healthy...and into remission is my first goal. I am SO looking forward to hearing clearly again and feeling more like myself......I find some joy in each day, regardless but hearing adds to it a hundredfold!!

You have some excellent goals as well and in implementing them....we will have a busy and fruitful year!!
Bren

Good morning and Happy New Year angels!
I've made my list of goals for the year. I will keep a copy in my dayplanner, as I will be using it every day. I got it last year/made tabs for myself and replaced the pages with my Health related stuff....doing up charts and plans on my PC.

My Personal Goals for 2005:
~Food:
1) Get off sugar!
2) Three meals and one snack daily
3) Plan meals to avoid trouble!

~Exercise:
1) Walk at least 20,000 steps each week (10 miles)
2) 15-45 minutes intentional exercise each day
3) Dance! In the Spirit and other!

~Spiritual/Emotional:
1) Establish a regular prayer/devotional time
2) Get back in Church ( when hearing returns!)
3) Grow up! This one's tough!

~Physical:
1) Reach goal weight by 1/1/06
2) Build strength and stamina w/regular exercise
3) Focus on what I can do for stability and good health

~Financial:
1) Pay off credit card debt
2) Live simply and frugally...thank God for what I have!
3) Make a way to save something each month

~Other:
1) Drink enough water each day.....very important!
2) Journal: use my day planner: Food/Facts/Activity/Feelings....
3) Use the tools I have and be thankful for them. Each one/each day is a gift!

That will keep me busy and out of trouble.......I will have key points to ponder each week......and we have 52 lovely weeks ahead of us!!
I'll be back!
Bren

oh yes... it is definitely time to make positive changes for us

I see your posts are going in a strange order too lol!

Yep.....I PM'd Beth and she let John know...they are working on it.....I don't know if we will get back in order but I know they will do what they can. It was acting strange last night and rather scrambled....kinda confusing! Keeps us on our toes..finding ourselves and others! LOL!
Have a wonderful........on plan day!
Bren

Good Morning

I got my resolutions together. I had to find the paper I had written them on.

1. Lost at least 30 lbs.
2. Exercise more consisently so I can get my energy back and feel calmer.
3. Start back with yoga so I'm calmer.
4. Go back to church
5. Start back with Bible Study.
6. Finally learn Spanish
7. Take at least one class monthly so I can learn new things and meet new people.
8. Pay off one bill a quarter.
9. Drink more water.
10. Get out and see more, I have the golden opportunity to see Europe and I need to take advantage of it.
11. Write in my journal daily.

I've put a copy of this in my journal to remind what I'm working toward.

Have a great day.
Renee:)

Hey Renee

Great goals. Out of curiosity what sort of yoga do you do? and how does it help you feel calmer? it's something i've thought about but never tired... and how "tough" is it on the body lol

Wonderful goals Renee!
I'd not realized till just now where you were! YES....explore the region at every opportunity!
YOGA.....I wanna learn to do that as it looks SO soothing...Do they have Yoga for Weenies? I'm sure there are simple moves...in fact I have a sheet for 10 moves in my dayplanner. I got it from ivillage.com It's print and go yoga, located at diet & fitness.
Sweetpea, you might find that of interest! I'd forgotten I had that!
I will add it to my daily exercise routine. Number 8 would pose the only problem but there are alternatives so it's all good......and yes......calming!

Gonna boogy..have a great day everyone!
Bren

Hi

I use the Yoga for Dummies video. It helps calm me because I have to slow down and concentrate and relax when I do it. It also helps relax my body. It tends to get sore and yoga helps.

Have a great day.
Renee:)

Thanks for that tip! I'll look for it at the Library! I have a wonderful stretching tape of Richard Simmons that Lizzie sent me..I should use that 2-3 times a week! I'll be checking my "schedule" and see what soothing things I can add in each day.
So far, I'm doing pretty well......still no sugar and that's a blessing. Have exercised 4 out of 5 days, getting the water in and pretty well behaving.

Gotta get ready for work so will be back PM....
have a blessed day angel buddies! Take good care of you today!
Bren

yes thanks renee. i just checked our online auction site and they have the "beyond yoga for dummies" up for auction so will check that out. apparently it's ok for beginners

wow. just looked at my ticker... it looks such a long way to go all spread out like that lol

But Look how far you've come!!
I'm booting this one up as i did a print on my goals for my Kitchen bulletin board. I have one on my board by the desk but the more I SEE 'em, the more I'll THINK about 'em and WORK on 'em!
In an effort to lower my cholesterol/triglcerides/BP....I've come up with a plan that I will improvise, starting today...January 19th.

The plan is.....
1) Have 3 meat free days each week, using plant proteins those days.
2) Fast Dinner 1 night a week....I will have coffee or tea if wanted...for diciplinary reasons
3) Make exercise easy.......the easier it is to GET it, the fewer excuses I should have NOT to!

I'll keep it simple and commit to daily work to make my goals......the task at hand is a big one but many have gone before us and we too can make it to the finish line!

My Projects for the rest of January include....
1) GET THAT KITCHEN IN ORDER, MISSY!
2) Ironing
3) My work area at the office: de-junk my desk and the storage bin
If I expend half the energy in doing my work that I do in avoiding it..these projects will be marked Completed in no time..which is what I have! LOL!
Have a great day!!

Bren

Thanks for the encouragement Bren

I need to look at my goals too. I had bits of paper spread out everywhere last nite trying to work out the best way to achieve my goals and still keep on top of all the day to day. ok going back to page 1 to sneak a peak at my goals!

Me too sweetpea! Our good intentions and grand plans have a way of being buried under Daily Do stuff! I am re-affirming mine today and I will do something each day to bring me closer to my goals.....deadline..Dec. 31! LOL! I don't want to be sitting here August 1st with NO progress made and I'm the only one who can change what happens in my place!
Take heart........New Start........today!
Have a blessed day!
Bren

you're right it would be nice to look back on the year with pride.

right now i haven't progressed my goals. i need to get on top of things

You will sweetpea! We have ten days left of this month..let's see what we can do in those remaining days to make some progress and start February with a clen slate. We didn't set our goals to be accomplished in one month so look at what you've done, be positive and know that YES........this is OUR year to break out of that old shell and be all we can be.......we are MUCH more than our weight woes!
We are lovely/vibrant/vivacious/victorious ladies!!
Let's kick our butts into gear and get with our program! LOL! :coach:
Bren

Hi

I haven't done much this month towards my goals. I've been lazy I guess. But I'm looking forward to February for a new beginning. I'm starting a weigh management program through the hospital and am hoping that will help me move toward my goals.

I do believe this is the year that I will do it finally. We are a great group of women and we can do it!

Renee:)

yes thank you bren for giving me the kick up the ass that i needed. y'day i went out and did something social. one of my goals was to do one social event each week and i hadn't been keeping up. so it's a breakthru - hooray

renee i know you'll get to your goals. and really looking forward to hearing that you have mastered spanish. it will be exciting to learn a new language

Good morning angels!!

Well I bit the bigg'un yesterday with the Birthday cake but today is a brand new day...and I'm not doing THAT today!
Good for you sweetpea! Getting out socially will bring new opportunities your way....and mine too.....for meeting new friends and going new places. Other than Church, I haven't yet....but hey, the year has just begun. I'll check out the TNT singles meet at that church I mentioned in another post. I'll put it on my list of things to "concider" for the new week!

Renee, that's great! Starting a program at the Hospital. You will have really good monitoring and support. I'd thought of doing TOPS or WW's at one time and the money was a small obstacle........I was thinking of using it as a "social" exercise as well! LOL!
I suppose I do get some of that at work tho.....

Have a great weekend....enjoy yours! I will mine as well.......tho most of it's spent at the office!
Be blessed best where you need it most today!
Bren

I can't believe how much time has flown!

I looked at my goals and there has been some progress. I have done more socially in the last couple of months including my first ballroom dance lesson (well first for a couple of years LOL) and I have lost some weight so it's all heading in the right direction.

That's a GOOD report sweetpea! I too am looking over mine! I fly by the seat of my pants about 4 days a week and it's wearing thin! I'll get a new grip and tackle my project ME this month in earnest. I am SO ready for the beauty and GREEN os Spring and it's poppin' out all over!
The weather is lovely and I'll be getting outside more in the weeks ahead.
My March focus will be on my exercise plan and portion control. Even good stuff can be too much if I'm not aware of what I'm scarfing up!.......ok with the exception of my Furr's lunch with Mom........there I will eat more than usual! They don't do doggy bags! LOL!

a doggy bag of "furr" that made me laugh! i think it's a good thing they don't do doggy bags!!!

yes good weather definitely improves the mood and motivation :spring:

Hi
I reviewed my goals and progress this morning. I've made more progress this month. I've lost 6.4 pounds this month which puts me closer to my goal. I still have a ways to go but this will make it easier. I'm exercising more consistently which helps alot and I'm drinking my water daily. I still haven't gone back to church but that will come in time. The same with Bible study. I haven't learned Spanish yet but that is an ongoing thing. I started the New Beginnings class that that will carry me though the end of march. I've about paid off one bill and pay off 2. I went to Jerez last week for the first time. It was much closer than I thought. I'm doing better with my journal also.

Hopefully, each month a will make a little more progress.

SweetPea, good report.

Bren, I'm so ready for spring. We have had a cold rain for 3 days now and are suppose to have it for the rest of the week. :c(


Renee:)

renee. i can't believe how much weight you lost. 6lb in a mth is heaps!!! i would be doing cartwheels hehe

Hooray, Renee! That's great! 6.4 pounds down and out!
Yep, you are learning so much with your program and each new thing will aid in getting where you want to be.
I'm still messing around with the same five pounds..off/onn/off/on.....so I'm cutting the yoyo string today. They are coming off and taking friends with..as Vickie says."Fat Buddies"......
I will do what I need to for my HEALTH'S sake!
Yesterday I picked up a dry erase board and markers for my co-worker and I, to mark our stepper exercise time. It's the weekly thing and will serve our needs perfectly! My #1 goal is 400 a day.......I can do 50 at a time with the last 10 really pulled out as my thighs and calfs are feeling it! I got 200 yesterday afternoon.....so we are encouraging each other to get that steppin' in! Even on the two days we work alone, we can keep our chart to get our counts in!
I'm gonna be using my mini-gym at home as well.......so will see some progress by the end of this month!

hey bren that's great you got a buddy in your office - that makes all the difference. going from 50 steps to 200 is a BIG improvement. Now don't you go overdoing it ya hear LOL. Take it slowly and just add a bit at a time...

my friend asked me if i want to go walking but so far only 1 walk last week lol. still i will take saffie for a walk later today and that should get me back on track

update!!! it's 4th april so thought i would check things out and see how i'm progressing.

walking: i was doing this regularly earlier this yr but have slipped. my friend only went for 1 walk with me and that was it

social: am making more of an effort to do things and get out of the house e.g. dog obedience but haven't been keeping in touch this last mth with the 3 new girls i met locally

house: sold!!! but conditional until april 29

Good Morning

1. Lost at least 30 lbs. I've lost 6 pounds.
2. Exercise more consisently so I can get my energy back and feel calmer. Doing much better with my exercise.
3. Start back with yoga so I'm calmer. Not yet
4. Go back to church Went yesterday
5. Start back with Bible Study. Starting today
6. Finally learn Spanish Listening to cds
7. Take at least one class monthly so I can learn new things and meet new people. Took the New Beginnings class
8. Pay off one bill a quarter. Will have one paid off at the end of the month
9. Drink more water. Doing great with my water
10. Get out and see more, I have the golden opportunity to see Europe and I need to take advantage of it. Went on a trip to Arcos
11. Write in my journal daily. Writing in it most days.

My update since we have finished the first quarter of the year.

Have a great day.
Renee:)

Renee - you're a star. you have definitely shown us the way to do things. well done. so much progress in only 3 mths :ex:

still i remember one book that said an amazing thing. if you changed just one habit a mth in opne yr you would be a totally different person. 12 new habits make a big difference!

i forgot to report on my weight. I had 21kg to lose and i have lost 3.5kg so far. still a way to go but at least it's progress :dn

Howdy do....My quarterly update kinda bites but I'm doing it anyway....

~ Food:.....D
Got off sugar, then got back on...will do a Re-take!
I am having trouble, still w/PM grazing..related to TV viewing
Planning meals: I know it helps so will do it again

~Exercise:......C-
Walking: good mostly getting my 10 miles a week..some better than others
NOT getting enough intentional exercise YET.......
Dance........boo hoo.......haven't in TOO LONG!

~Spiritual/Emotional: B-
Prayer time: hit and miss
Church: Yay! Have been going to Sunday School as well......counts twice and makes up for my few misses, right?
Grow up: well...I don't wanna rush things do I?

~Physical: F :c(
Boy I'd better start burning rubber! I've GAINED 12 pounds since Jan. 1st! Yikes!
No strength or stamina YET!
Have LOST focus but am beginning to see blue skies again!

~ Financial: D-
I did put my cards up...but drag 'em out when I run outa money..like today and the Dr's visit :o
NO Savings! W/higher gas, no raise in 3 years, careless spending...... :c(
Live simply....yep I can do that. So what if I'm FORCED to!

~Other: C
Water.....No problem most days!
Journal....still haven't formed the habit
Using what I have.......I'm getting there!

OK...I now have my list at eye level and will start TODAY..to better care for my precious self!
Thanks sweetpea for moving this up again!
Renee! You have done GREAT! Kudos to you!
I'll be back....see ya'll later!

Bren :whip:

oh no raise in 3 yrs... boy your boss sounds a meanie lol :crazy:

you'll be ok bren. it takes time to form habits. i think i send this somewhere else but it's best to just add 1 new habit at a time. if you do that then you can manage it and get on top of it. it's tempting to try and change everything at once but as dr phil says 'how's that working for ya?' answer IT ISN'T WORKING! so time to try a fresh approach. pick one area and focus on it for a few weeks then take it from there. were sith ya the whole way :hug:

Seeing as everyone else gave more detailed reports I thought I should take a proper look at my goals and give a more detailed report so here goes...

HEALTH
1. Reverse Prediabetes status
will be tested in November
2. Increase fitness and strength to levels that I can go dancing
err no! made progress then stopped. starting over
3. Reduce weight to 65kg and maintain this weight
3.5kg so far. some progress but 65kg may be too optimistic
4. Reduce anxiety levels
i have been working hard on this trying to do relaxation exercises etc. now the house is sold i am hoping i will make more progress
5. Laugh every day
no... but i am laughing more. my depression levels have dropped. were very high now moderate most of the time with occasional mega low

SPIRITUAL
1. Maintain a positive attitude and faith in positive outcomes
oh i need to work on this
2. Build a solid support network both online and in real life
yes am improving. have joined a new group that meets monthly to discuss personal development and i have definitely made more online friends
3. Stop sitting on the fence e.g. either write more books or stop talking about
YES! i have decided i want to write and am making progress. finding it hard to write but am doing the research and ordering my thoughts

SOCIAL
1. At least one social event each week
yes, i've pretty much kept to this. if i miss a week i seem to catch up the next week
2. Build 3 close friendships
no progress yet

MATERIAL
1. Sell my home
i have a conditional sale. will be a mth before it goes uncond. fingers crossed
2. Purchase a mortgage free home in an area that will facilitate social, physical and spiritual well being
not yet. have to wait for house to go uncond
3. Find sources of passive income
not yet
4. Find and pursue a career I can put my head and my heart into
my writing... and being Dr Phil Down Under hehe

LOL...Dr. Phil down under! He IS everywhere isn't he?
Thanks for the reminder on the ONE thing at a time SP....I was doing that and got off track and of course we WANT to do things right. Well on days I couldn't I threw everything out and did NOTHING well!

My number one task for April will be: Stopping the PM grazing again. My goals are to avoid eating while watching TV and to have no food after my dinner.
Starting TODAY: Wednesday 6-Saturday 30.

Since I've "done" some things fairly well...I'll count them as my Jan-March goals:
Let's see:
Priority 1: Spiritual: Get in Church: January
Priority 2: Other: Increase water from 48-64 oz: February
Priority 3: Exercise: walk 10 miles a week @ least: March
Priority 4: Food: Gain control of PM eating/Plan meals: April

There......that helps..to see that I HAVE done something.......just slow going and not the progress I'd hoped for! So I'll work at this months Priority while incorporating more movement into my day.
I appreciate everyone's input.....and I am gaining insight from it! Keep on coming by!

Bren

isn't it funny how different things look if you approach them from a different angle. and you're right increasing water intake, getting back to church are all important. you need a support structure to make changes and church will help! plus you might meet some guys to date LOL :D

HEALTH
1. Reverse Prediabetes status
awaiting test results
2. Increase fitness and strength to levels that I can go dancing
definitely improved in this area but not all the way there
3. Reduce weight to 65kg and maintain this weight
not yet
4. Reduce anxiety levels not yet
5. Laugh every day not yet

SPIRITUAL
1. Maintain a positive attitude and faith in positive outcomes
have improved - still more to go
2. Build a solid support network both online and in real life
very strong online support. still working on real life
3. Stop sitting on the fence e.g. either write more books or stop talking about
working on a book. targeting to complete sept 05

SOCIAL
1. At least one social event each week yes most weeks
2. Build 3 close friendships not yet

MATERIAL
1. Sell my home yes! hope to move soon
2. Purchase a mortgage free home in an area that will facilitate social, physical and spiritual well being not yet
3. Find sources of passive income not yet-needs some thought
4. Find and pursue a career I can put my head and my heart into
enjoying the writing and pursuing other options. feeling happier about this area

Is it review time again SP?? I laughed at myself at my 1st quarterly report. I can't believe we are at the end of another almost! Yikes!! I've sucked! I have made some progress but how slow could I go? I think I found out!
Thanks for moving this one up again and helping me remember what I'd aimed for this year!
Love and hugs! Bren

Well I was setting my next quarter goals for the Alive in 2005 challenge and I figured, there's no point endlessly setting goals without checking how you did last time. and well I dunno despite all my rushing around and my flagrant disregard for systems and procedures and in particular structure UGH UGH I'm quite structured. ironic isn't it LOL

Look forward to your report. I know mine's not where I'd like it to be, but progress is still a good thing. It's good to see there are some improvements

Hi

My report for this quarter is soooooooooo sad.
. Lost at least 30 lbs. Haven't lost anymore.
2. Exercise more consisently so I can get my energy back and feel calmer. I am walking most days.
3. Start back with yoga so I'm calmer. Not yet
4. Go back to church nope
5. Start back with Bible Study. nope
6. Finally learn Spanish nope
7. Take at least one class monthly so I can learn new things and meet new people. nope
8. Pay off one bill a quarter. nope
9. Drink more water. Doing great with my water
10. Get out and see more, I have the golden opportunity to see Europe and I need to take advantage of it. been to the mall and found a new grocery store and beach
11. Write in my journal daily. maybe once a week.

I'm rethinking the next quarter's goals.

Have a great day.
renee

Don't feel bad Renee. The main thing is to look forward. Now you have your goals back in focus it will be easier to achieve them

Are you still part of that group? You were doing really well when you were part of that group. Maybe you could contact someone from there about getting a buddy to go walking with and motivate each other on your goals.

good luck

Hi

Sweetpea, the class is over and the group has scattered. The plan was for us to stay in contact and hang out together. Unfortunately, the main ones are moving this summer so that leaves me on my own again. but I'm going back to the gym tomorrow so that will help.

Have a great day.
Renee

My Personal Goals for 2005:
~Food:
1) Get off sugar!~~~done very well: have sugar about 3 times a month
2) Three meals and one snack daily~~~about 5 out of 7 days currently
3) Plan meals to avoid trouble!~~~~~Habit now! I can still get in trouble tho!

~Exercise:
1) Walk at least 20,000 steps each week (10 miles)~~doing this without much trouble
2) 15-45 minutes intentional exercise each day~~ most days on the lower end!
3) Dance! In the Spirit and other!~~ about twice a week! I do hoot and hollar tho!

~Spiritual/Emotional:
1) Establish a regular prayer/devotional time~~ Hit and miss, tho I maintain contact!
2) Get back in Church ( when hearing returns!) ~Started in January! Hearing back 1/3!
3) Grow up! This one's tough!~~ some progress....don't wanna move too fast!

~Physical:
1) Reach goal weight by 1/1/06~~have gone down and UP again.....time to get REAL!
2) Build strength and stamina w/regular exercise~~requires the exercise part! LOL!
3) Focus on what I can do for stability and good health~~ making progress there too!

~Financial:
1) Pay off credit card debt~ Took cards away from me...paying steadily, long way 2 go
2) Live simply and frugally...thank God for what I have! Yep... without much trouble!
3) Make a way to save something each month...haven't yet. It's gonna happen tho!

~Other:
1) Drink enough water each day.....very important!~~ Most days do very well!
2) Journal: use my day planner~~ Food/Facts/Activity/Feelings....Nope.....hmmm
3) Use the tools I have and be thankful for them. Each one/each day is a gift!~~ Yep!

That will keep me busy and out of trouble.......I will have key points to ponder each week......and we have 52 lovely weeks ahead of us!!
I'll be back!
Bren
OK.......about 26 of them there weeks have bitten the dust! I need to get a grip and forge ahead with new determination and drive.

Thanks again SP for pulling this one up from the depths of where we flung it!
Renee! It's good to see you!! Good for you, getting to the gym and taking care of business.
I'll be doing that too. I have floundered badly but as long as there's breath in the body there's hope for the soul...I'm not giving up and conceding defeat!

Love and hugs....Bren

you've made huge strides. don't it feel good to know you've done something and gone forward with your life?

HEALTH
1. Reverse Prediabetes status
no. still prediabetic
2. Increase fitness and strength to levels that I can go dancing
not achieved
3. Reduce weight to 65kg and maintain this weight
ugh. not even close
4. Reduce anxiety levels
some improvement
5. Laugh every day
some progress

SPIRITUAL
1. Maintain a positive attitude and faith in positive outcomes
getting better
2. Build a solid support network both online and in real life
yes! finally happening
3. Stop sitting on the fence e.g. either write more books or stop talking about
no. been procrastinating. not much happening

SOCIAL
1. At least one social event each week
yes!
2. Build 3 close friendships
3 new friends. one "close"

MATERIAL
1. Sell my home
yes
2. Purchase a mortgage free home in an area that will facilitate social, physical and spiritual well being
yes
3. Find sources of passive income
not yet
4. Find and pursue a career I can put my head and my heart into
health not stable enough yet


So there's my report card :whip: I have a couple of weeks left to try and make some progress altho at this time of the year it is difficult

LOL! Report card!
I have a few F's and D's on mine! F=fiddle fartin' around, D=diddling :o without dicipline

I too, will do my best the last two weeks of this year, to get a grip again and end on a positive note. I am mad at me for forgetting my meds and allowing myself to skip out the last few weeks. It takes TOO long to recover from a setback so I need to learn to manage a slip before it becomes one!

Carry on sweetpea! I'm coming along!

hehe the F and D made me laugh. fiddle fartin around is a darn good description!!!

Hi

I didn't do so good with my resolutions this year. Hopefully, 2006 will be a better year.

1. Lose at least 30 lbs. I lost 10 pounds. It is a start.


2. Exercise more consisently so I can get my energy back and feel calmer. I was doing great with this until November and it is gone now.

3. Start back with yoga so I'm calmer. This last about 2 days.

4. Go back to church. I haven't given up on this one yet.

5. Start back with Bible Study. Nope

6. Finally learn Spanish. I learned enough to go shopping

7. Take at least one class monthly so I can learn new things and meet new people. Nope

8. Pay off one bill a quarter. I'm still working on this:)

9. Drink more water. I'm doing better here.

10. Get out and see more, I have the golden opportunity to see Europe and I need to take advantage of it. I did a little but not what I wanted.

11. Write in my journal daily. I have my good days and bad days with this.

Ok, I could have done better. I'm hoping 2006 will be a calmer year.

Renee:)

renee you did great losing 10lb. that's really hard to do. i have lowered my goal. i was aiming to get to 65kg but have no decided that is out of my reach

thanks Sweetpea:) You never know, you may get to your goal and find that you can go on after a break.

Have a wonderful day!
Renee