Motivation Monday Vol. 2.1

I could be way off, but if I was a guessing woman I would take a stab that nearly 75% of Americans got up early, packed a healthy lunch today, are planning to hit the gym and are all organized for the entire week being that it is the first full week of the new year. Does that sound like you?

I like that about individuals – the new year comes and we’re eager to do right. Eat healthy. Workout more. Focus on bettering ourselves. I’m ALL for it.

But I really hope everyone eases into it. If you’re heading to the gym for the first time in a while, take it easy – get back into the swing of things. Don’t go and run 5 miles if you only usually run two. You’re going to wake up sore tomorrow and that will set you back, make you discouraged and possibly even injure yourself.

Want to eat better like myself? We need to take small steps. A lady from my mom’s work gave us these containers and I absolutely LOVE them! You can see them at easylunchboxes.com. What do I love most? That is shows me portion control. If it doesn’t fit in there, I’m not eating it! Plus, go ahead and creep around on their instagram, they have AWESOME lunch ideas (lunch is least creative meal -- I always need help so feel free to share with me!!)  I already have my lunches picked out for the week. Like everything in life, it’s just sticking to it! Ugh...

Small, obtainable goals – we got this guys. Good luck on week one. Statistics say habits can be broken/formed in 21 days. Let’s mentally get there! Happy Monday!

Motivation Monday X

Today is the last Motivation Monday of the year. Where in the world did the time go? The new year

is quickly approaching and new year resolutions I'm sure are swirling through peoples minds. To be honest, I don't like setting resolutions because after three weeks I usually break them. But as most of you know from reading my posts I create small, obtainable goals which allow me to finish and/or continue over time. So that is exactly what I'll be doing in 2015:

1. In regards to running everyone knows about my 15 in 2015 that I posted about. My first race is on January 10th.
2. I want to focus on my health again - regroup on my food choices and consistent exercise.
3. I want to surround myself with good people -- whether that be new people or people I already know.
4. I want to continue to be happy -- live, laugh, LOVE!
5. I WILL be running another marathon this year and I WILL hit my 4:30 goal.

What are your goals for 2015? I'd love to hear them!