I thought I'd document my New Year's Resolutions this year. I don't usually make resolutions, but I like the idea, and I want to make them something that will be beneficial to my life but also doable (which is why I'm not resolving to blog more ;-) ).
They are...
1. Complete a 90 Day Paleo Challenge - I've been looking at Paleo now for a couple of months. It looks really interesting, but I don't know if I could make the complete lifestyle change especially since my family wouldn't be doing it with me. (Hubby likes his bread!) Starting the new year, I want to eat only primal for 90 days except for when I'm at other people's homes. If I start on January 1st, I'll be done on Easter!
2. Finish losing the weight that I started losing last year - I lost a lot of weight last year just counting calories and working out, but I gained a fair bit back over the holidays. This time around, I'm going to try eating Paleo (for a while) and more strength training. However, I just want to be healthy and don't want to be ruled by the number on the scale.
3. Do at least three of these workouts each week - Crossfit sounds really interesting, and this blog gives you a Workout of the Day (WOD) that is crossfit style that you can do with minimal equipment at home. Since I have no equipment at all at home, I'd probably have to do a few of the workouts at the YMCA where we are members.
4. Play with my kids more - As a stay-at-home mom, I spend most of my day with my kids. However, I've been noticing that most of my time with them is spent either incorporating them in what I'm doing (cooking, chores, errands, etc.) or doing homeschool (reading, math, etc.). Although they enjoy doing these things with me, I've begun to realize that when they are actually playing with their toys, I pretty much leave them alone unless they are not getting along. My husband is really good at getting on the ground with them and playing with Lego or Playmobil, but I'm rarely found there. I want to be more intentional about our play time together.
5. Have the family go off of all refined sugars while we are at home - We've noticed a big change in attitude when the boys do not have any refined sugars during the day. Especially when they start out with a sugary breakfast, we've seen them be moody, hyper-active, and disagreeable. When we avoid sugar (or replace it with honey, pure maple syrup, or other like sweeteners), they are so much more pleasant to be around. Of course, if we are out or at friends house, we'll just go with the flow!
6. Finish potty-training Button - We are going on our third week with him only in underwear during the day. The end is in sight!
7. Read at least one parenting, marriage, and theology book. - As being a mother, wife, and daughter of God are my three major roles in life, I'd like to read at least one book addressing these roles. I find that they always help keep me on track of what is most important in my life.
What are your resolutions?
They are...
1. Complete a 90 Day Paleo Challenge - I've been looking at Paleo now for a couple of months. It looks really interesting, but I don't know if I could make the complete lifestyle change especially since my family wouldn't be doing it with me. (Hubby likes his bread!) Starting the new year, I want to eat only primal for 90 days except for when I'm at other people's homes. If I start on January 1st, I'll be done on Easter!
2. Finish losing the weight that I started losing last year - I lost a lot of weight last year just counting calories and working out, but I gained a fair bit back over the holidays. This time around, I'm going to try eating Paleo (for a while) and more strength training. However, I just want to be healthy and don't want to be ruled by the number on the scale.
3. Do at least three of these workouts each week - Crossfit sounds really interesting, and this blog gives you a Workout of the Day (WOD) that is crossfit style that you can do with minimal equipment at home. Since I have no equipment at all at home, I'd probably have to do a few of the workouts at the YMCA where we are members.
4. Play with my kids more - As a stay-at-home mom, I spend most of my day with my kids. However, I've been noticing that most of my time with them is spent either incorporating them in what I'm doing (cooking, chores, errands, etc.) or doing homeschool (reading, math, etc.). Although they enjoy doing these things with me, I've begun to realize that when they are actually playing with their toys, I pretty much leave them alone unless they are not getting along. My husband is really good at getting on the ground with them and playing with Lego or Playmobil, but I'm rarely found there. I want to be more intentional about our play time together.
5. Have the family go off of all refined sugars while we are at home - We've noticed a big change in attitude when the boys do not have any refined sugars during the day. Especially when they start out with a sugary breakfast, we've seen them be moody, hyper-active, and disagreeable. When we avoid sugar (or replace it with honey, pure maple syrup, or other like sweeteners), they are so much more pleasant to be around. Of course, if we are out or at friends house, we'll just go with the flow!
6. Finish potty-training Button - We are going on our third week with him only in underwear during the day. The end is in sight!
7. Read at least one parenting, marriage, and theology book. - As being a mother, wife, and daughter of God are my three major roles in life, I'd like to read at least one book addressing these roles. I find that they always help keep me on track of what is most important in my life.
What are your resolutions?
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