The New Year always seems to be the perfect time to set new goals. AKA.. resolutions. But, really at any time you can pause and make a list of things you want to accomplish and set goals for yourself. I don't know if it's my sales mentality or what but, I think that in order to be effective you have to have some sort of list but more importantly a plan. Having a list forces you not only to hold yourself accountable, but also to measure how far you have come. Change whether it be in relationships, work, house decor, your body, etc doesn't happen over night. One thing that I have gotten out of the 12 week program is that a multi pronged approach is helpful. The program asks you to take weekly pictures, measurements, and weight check ins. Sometimes 2 of the 3 are good or 1 of the 3 but the fact that there is progress somewhere is motivating in itself.
Back to goals... I think to some degree all the jobs that I have had post college have involved "sales" on some point. Because I enjoyed it and I was sort of naturally good at talking to people, helping them make decisions, and ultimately getting the sale I felt that tracking the sales process and tracking to a company "goal" was cumbersome. My sales were typically always good and if I had a bad day, week, or month I was confident enough that I would make it up and I usually always did.
When I sold real estate I was so busy that I didn't worry about setting goals. I felt like the sales would come and I was too busy focused on showing houses and marketing my listings that I didn't have time to sit down and chart a path. My Broker would ask me every year, "How much money do you want to make?" followed by, "How many houses do you have to sell to get to that number?".... But, as crazy as it sounds those things weren't my "motivators". Now, it wasn't my hobby and I certainly enjoyed the income but I was doing something that I enjoyed and the money came. For me it was about being the best I could be to my clients by making sure they had a smooth experience. From there, came referrals and everything sort of worked out. I had a clear marketing strategy around my listings and in the end I felt that was what mattered.
However, a few years back I had a boss that was very goal oriented. He forced me to read books by well known business motivators. I slowly started to drink the Kool-Aid. I began to write down long term goals and then break them up into monthly and weekly goals. Sometimes a big number or a major change can be overwhelming, but if you break it down into baby steps it makes everything seem attainable.
Writing things down is step one. That alone gives you a sense of accomplishment. But, you have to keep that list visible and you have to also write your progress and constantly reevaluate.
When it comes to my weight/ body image that is something that I do for me. I have a ton of other goals (professionally and personally) that I work on each day, but this blog is to share my fitness journey. If I can give any advice, it's to take WEEKLY pictures, measurements, and do a weekly weigh in. The scale is my worst enemy because it doesn't always move and sometimes when it does move, it moves in the wrong direction. But, I can tell by my measurements and specifically the way my clothes fit that I have made progress.
One other tip... don't wait until Sunday or Monday to "start over" if you stumble. Start immediately. Pour out that drink. Put down that dessert. ;-)
Now, to write down some resolutions for 2013...
Happy New Year!
Be safe...
V.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
'Tis the Season....
Fa la la la la...la la...la....LA!!!!!
I promise, I have not forgotten about this blog. I just can't seem to find enough hours in the day to get everything done. Rather than be overwhelmed each day I worry / attack the things I need for the next day, then the next, then the next. But, it's the time of year of lots of gatherings, last minute invites, unexpected visitors, so even with the best intentions plans don't always play out as intended. BUT, I am ENJOYING every minute of it because as we are too often reminded... life is short. So, I am holding myself accountable to my fitness and nutrition but I have also been a bit more "flexible". HOWEVER, come Jan 1st there is a new sheriff in town... promise.
Quick update. Diet is going well. Pretty much sticking to the same plan although I have not been prepping my meals like I should so often times I end up paying $$$ to eat clean by having to order food and pick it up. But, I really am making every effort to make good choices. I have been having vodka or a glass or two of wine at holiday functions. (FULL DISCLOSURE) Again, my health is good and this challenge is self imposed. The holidays just come once a year so moderation is the key that I have been using for the last couple weeks. And I really believe it's helping because if I didn't have this little voice inside my head reminding me of my goals I would be a lot more experimental at parties and probably have a few more drinks. I can honestly say, that I feel great and I am so much happier with just one or two drinks and the ability to pop up the next day and get a solid work out in. NOTHING tastes or feels as good as your body changing. At least not for me.
Speaking of health... I had my physical a couple of weeks ago. I was pretty anxious about it because when I booked it I realized that I totally missed last year and it had been just about 2 years since my last one. !!!! I am a hypochondriac at heart so even though I feel great I always worry that they are going to "find something" abnormal which will probe into further testing which will result of me dying of something. =( I am happy to report that I got a clean bill of health. All my lab work was normal and the only thing my doctor feels I need to tweak is to add more Vitamin D to my diet and he suggested a supplement. DONE!
Before I wrap this up I want to share a TOTAL DEAL that I found at the GOODWILL!!! I was shopping for an Ugly Sweater for a Tacky Sweater party and I saw this shinny top with tags still attached!!! Gotta love a dry fit Nike top with the thumb holes and all. It's soooo comfy. I rocked it for the first time last weekend and didn't want to take it off. #Poppin'Tags.
I suppose that my $4.97 top makes up for the DAMAGE I did today in between meetings at the Lululemon store. OH MY GOSH. But, seriously how can you put a price on a pair of pants that shrink your butt?? I don't know what kind of magic those clothes have but you put them on and your body just changes. I love a good deal, but sometimes it's worth it to splurge on certain things.
Last but not least... From a scale perspective I have dropped about 4 lbs and measurements about 3 inches in all. I can tell the biggest change in how my clothes fit and that alone gives me an incredible amount of motivation. Not to mention that holiday parties mean seeing people that sometimes you haven't seen in a year... and when people say "WOW... You look great." That feels PHENOMENAL too!!!!!
More soon... Promise.
Ho Ho Ho
V.
I promise, I have not forgotten about this blog. I just can't seem to find enough hours in the day to get everything done. Rather than be overwhelmed each day I worry / attack the things I need for the next day, then the next, then the next. But, it's the time of year of lots of gatherings, last minute invites, unexpected visitors, so even with the best intentions plans don't always play out as intended. BUT, I am ENJOYING every minute of it because as we are too often reminded... life is short. So, I am holding myself accountable to my fitness and nutrition but I have also been a bit more "flexible". HOWEVER, come Jan 1st there is a new sheriff in town... promise.
Quick update. Diet is going well. Pretty much sticking to the same plan although I have not been prepping my meals like I should so often times I end up paying $$$ to eat clean by having to order food and pick it up. But, I really am making every effort to make good choices. I have been having vodka or a glass or two of wine at holiday functions. (FULL DISCLOSURE) Again, my health is good and this challenge is self imposed. The holidays just come once a year so moderation is the key that I have been using for the last couple weeks. And I really believe it's helping because if I didn't have this little voice inside my head reminding me of my goals I would be a lot more experimental at parties and probably have a few more drinks. I can honestly say, that I feel great and I am so much happier with just one or two drinks and the ability to pop up the next day and get a solid work out in. NOTHING tastes or feels as good as your body changing. At least not for me.
Speaking of health... I had my physical a couple of weeks ago. I was pretty anxious about it because when I booked it I realized that I totally missed last year and it had been just about 2 years since my last one. !!!! I am a hypochondriac at heart so even though I feel great I always worry that they are going to "find something" abnormal which will probe into further testing which will result of me dying of something. =( I am happy to report that I got a clean bill of health. All my lab work was normal and the only thing my doctor feels I need to tweak is to add more Vitamin D to my diet and he suggested a supplement. DONE!
Before I wrap this up I want to share a TOTAL DEAL that I found at the GOODWILL!!! I was shopping for an Ugly Sweater for a Tacky Sweater party and I saw this shinny top with tags still attached!!! Gotta love a dry fit Nike top with the thumb holes and all. It's soooo comfy. I rocked it for the first time last weekend and didn't want to take it off. #Poppin'Tags.

More soon... Promise.
Ho Ho Ho
V.
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