January is over

January is almost over and what have I done to work towards my 2011 resolutions? Great question.

1. Last week I attended my first Delta Gamma event since graduation, and I loved it. I know I know, I've been a horrible Alumni but I have to start somewhere and if I am going to be writing checks for the rest of my life, I might as well sign them off to somewhere that has really impacted my life. Plus there's still the philanthropy side of things post college graduation. That makes every one feel good right?

2. Paleo eating and working out is not going so well. But since I used January to focus on DG, maybe I'll use next month to focus on this? Plus I do start my training program for the Mini this month so I guess it's time.

Where's the Solution in the Resolution?

I went with option C. There just wasn't any where else to go.

If there was something that I could do better to be a better person wouldn't I want to know? Wouldn't you want to know?

And besides the entire idea behind a resolution (as I understand it anyway) is getting yourself to achieve that solution, that solution that is going to make you better. So C it was.

Who's going to hold you accountable?

Better yet, who's going to hold me accountable for keeping up with my new years resolutions?

Me that's who. Wait no I'm lying, I'm not that strong on my own...but maybe, just maybe if I start a journal of my eating and fitness habits and I'm forced to look at it every day then, maybe I'll get closer to holding myself accountable? Yup, I say that with a questions because (if we're being honest here) it may just be an epic fail.But I have to start somewhere right? So well here's what I eat and what I try not to eat.

It's young, it's fresh but most importantly it's honest. I don't expect you to read it or follow it but to keep me accountable for my actions, I had to share.

Please forgive me, especially for breaking up with a certain someone something.

A few more New Years Resolutions

My husband came walking into the kitchen the other night, as I was doing dishes and asked me what he could do to be a better husband as part of his New Years resolution.

This was a hands down no brainer, so I quickly respond, "start being on time for things." He got a little offended and responded kind of harshly with a "wow you came up with that one quickly now my turn."

Wait go back to the last 3 words in the last sentence "Now my turn?" Did my husband really just come in and ask me what he could do to better himself knowing that he was going to turn around and tell me what I could do to be better?

What does one do in this situation?
A. Laugh it off and hope not to talk about it again
B. Quickly withdraw the last statement about him needing to better himself
C. Listen to see what he has to say, because lets be honest, as perfect as I may seem, I could still be a better person?

...answer honestly, I'm depending on you.

PS if you know my husband you know he's late to everything, he was even the one late to our own wedding. I'm not kidding.

2011 Resolutions

My friend Jess reminded me that I needed to get on my resolutions for 2011. This year, unlike a year ago, I am working 1 job instead of 3. I think, and I am hoping this will give me more time to work towards keeping up my resolutions. So lets get going with 2011:

• To be a more active member of the Delta Gamma Alumni Association (this is something that meant so much to me in college and the last few years I have let is slip and some times I don't even pay my lifetime dues on time, shhh don't tell)
• Major cliche, but I want to get healthier by doing 2 things - keeping up with Paleo style eating ( I started towards the end of last year and it was amazing) and training for the Indy Mini

Wish List

I can never remember what I want as gift ideas so I am starting my list early. Although with the stores already decorated in red and green, is it really that early? Maybe these will help you to make out your wish lists?

First up, one copy of The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet by Robb Wolf please.

I started easing myself into the Paleo diet a few weeks back. Part to be in better shape weight wise but also just to change my life style eating habits that I knew were not great. Amazingly I haven't officially gone straight Paleo eating yet but I've lost 16 pounds and I am making it through the days without the 2pm desert/diet coke cravings. I think Robb Wolf's book may the last piece of what I need to take me over the edge Paleo style. It may also help get me through my 2011 New Years Resolution of running a half marathon. (we will see)

Mini Marathon

I can hardly run a 5K so I am not sure what I was thinking when I signed up for next year's Indy Mini. I guess the plus is that I don't need to start training till next year. Perhaps that will be my resolution for 2011...run more, get healthier and run a mini?

The mini is 262 days away...72 days ago I posted this. I wonder what took me so long to register? Perhaps maybe it's the fact that I haven't really even tried to run since that post? eek.