Happy Monday!
Is it happy? Well I am going to try my hardest to make it happy!
I am still on a running hiatus, and probably by Wednesday I will have some more answers. Until then I am choosing to use extreme caution and do things the best I can.
I decided to set myself some simple goals for the week so that I can make sure I am furthering myself each day:
This is my attempt at “I am going to put on my happy face even though I don’t want to.”
1. One Arm Workout Each Day
This morning I completed and 8 minute Arms.
The videos are crazy outdated but they are free and offer a nice full arms and abs workout.
I am going to try to switch it up daily to keep me from getting crazy bored.
2. One Ab Workout Each Day
This morning I continued on the outdated videos and completed 8 minutes Abs.
Note to self: You have no ab strength and that is a big no-no in distance running.
3. Try 2-3 New Recipes During the Week
One of the easiest ways to pass time and put myself to use is to try out new recipes.
They don’t’ have to be anything crazy, they can be simple, but learning new and health recipes really helps me eat well and stay busy! Double bonus!
4. Limit Real Treats to 1x Per Week
If you haven’t been reading long, there are two weakness I have when it comes to food:
Frozen Yogurt
Candy
My goal is to limit my treat day to Saturday. If I can eat clean throughout the rest of the days, I should be able to not only avoid any crazy weight gain but also be fueling my body with what it needs to be healthy.
I started this morning off well with some Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and frozen fruit on top.
5. Get Out of the House 2-3 hours per Day. Focus on Productivity.
Being unemployed and temporally not running has made sitting around the house even more difficult.
My goal is to spend 2-3 hours per day at a local coffee shop, Starbucks, or other restaurant with free-wifi to get some work done. I normally try to do this while the hubby is running to make it a little less painful.
Setting goals for myself will help me have a focus throughout the week besides applying for jobs. It will allow me to feel accomplished and help me keep my body healthy.
I was hesitant going into this week, and I honestly am still not sure what is in store for me. I do know that I am going to work as hard as I can to focus on keeping my body healthy and strong and as soon as I have some answers I will let you all know what is going on as well!
What are your goals for this new week?
I am starting ‘taper-time’, so my running goals are just keeping it all under control this week before really tapering next week. For work, I have some major stuff to get done this week – so like you mention it is all about focus.
My wife and older son have birthdays 2 days apart (30th and Oct 2nd), which means loads going on there! His party is on Friday, then they have Homecoming dance Saturday … plenty to keep us busy this week! 🙂
Sounds like you will be really busy!
Taper time – isn’t it a joy!? My husband is already going crazy and he is only 3 weeks out, BUT his taper isn’t like most. He will only cut down 10-15 miles this week (normally he runs around 120) and then his real taper will begin next week. Should be a joy in our house 😉 Oh well, it will all be worth it to watch him PR!!
Party time in your house – ENJOY!!
Goals for this week – clean eating and doing more workout videos. Also, I want to go on lots of walks with my dogs now that fall is officially here! 🙂 I think that’s a great goal to get out of the house for a few hours each day. Do you have a bookstore by you? I love getting lost in magazine/books at my local Barnes & Noble with a latte for hours. Have a good day and hope rest is treating you well!
There is one across town that isn’t too far from me! That might not be a bad idea 🙂
I found I am really productive with various tasks on my “to do” list when I get out of the house, so it helps me to focus for a good 2-3 hours and then when I get home I can work on household tasks or cooking.
Hope you are on the mend as well! We will both get there with time! 🙂
Hang in there!! I can hardly wait for the day that we all get to share in your successes!
I sure hope so!! 🙂 Trying to keep my spirits up! Thanks for the encouragement 🙂
Getting out of the house is so important! I’m currently on sabbatical (which is completely awesome) but I tend to be a hermit if I don’t get out and about and do something every day, even if it’s just heading to Starbucks for a couple hours for my coffee and to read. Especially now since I’m in the same boat as you and not being able to run. I’m going into week 2 of no running and while I can tell my leg is getting better every day, the process is SO dang slow. And I have no patience. 🙂 The elliptical has been saving my sanity over the past week, so I can do something while I wait.
Very interested to hear when you get some answers!
Yes it really is KEY!! Sometimes I have to force myself out of the house but I never regret it because usually I am my most productive and I get to get out of the house! It really helps my days!
What is going on with your leg? Hope your recovery is speedy!!
I am interested in getting some news too! Hopefully very soon 🙂
It absolutely helps! In fact I’m on my way to get coffee and read at Sbux shortly 🙂
My hip flexor/groin is acting up. The good news, after 9 days of no running it’s getting noticeably better everyday. But I’m still at least another week out before attempting any kind of short run. Boo.
But, like you, it’s given me a chance to really go at cross training. The elliptical doesn’t hurt it, so I’m doing that a lot and spinning. Being injured sucks, but you find other ways to stay active.
I love your goals!! They seem like the perfect balance between challenging and realistic. My goals are to eat as cleanly as possible this week, and to do one thing every day to appreciate being at home in Dallas! Will probably mostly be things like cooking my own meals (yay!), hopefully going to a yoga class, etc. I eat yogurt + chia + berries almost every day for breakfast … try mixing in cinnamon and pumpkin :).
Ooh cinnamon and pumpkin!? I would have never thought of that! That sounds interesting….I am willing to give it a try!
Your goals sounds great 🙂 I bet you love being home this week – ENJOY every minute of it 🙂
Love these goals. I set some new goals for myself this week as well.
I’m also glad you didn’t completely X out sweet treats… I feel like froyo should be a once a week celebration of life 🙂
I know this is just a simple goals post, but it’s particularly inspiring to me today because I really need to get a handle on this sort of thing as well. I have been drinking sugary stuff more often than I used to.. not cooking in as much. It’s gotta stop. Maybe I need to blog out some of my goals as well.
I am so glad it helped you as well!
I am so used to making running goals that I let other things in my life slip away! Healthy eating needs to become front and center in my life! SO SO many positive things can come from it! In fact tonight I have on the agenda to attempt some healthy turkey meat balls! I don’t know what has come over me, but I am going to give it a shot!
I would love to read about some of your goals if you do make up a post! Let me know!