So, way back when, I posted my resolutions and goals for 2008. We're 3 months into 2008, and since I do this in business, I thought it was only fitting that I give everyone a quarterly update as to my progress on these goals!
I had essentially 5 areas that I wanted to focus on in 2008 :
- Financial
- Physical
- Professional
- Charitable
- Personal
I've decided to update one at a time so I don't overwhelm my large readership... Let's start with the one where I feel I've had the most success - Physical.
Here are the general goal-concepts and corresponding updates:
Goal: Begin Training for a 5k.
Update: If you watch this blog, you'll know that I did not walk. I completed my first 5k in a personal best time of 31:57. And I'm not done. I'm running more 5k races. I enjoy running. I've got a great support network for this, and have to say this goal is 100% complete!
Goal: Resume weight training at Key Largo.
Update: I lift at least twice a week now - Mondays and Wednesdays - and have begun to see some results:
Okay, as you can tell, that picture is not me. I certainly don't wear underwear that tight. Anymore.However, I've dropped about 8 pounds with weight and cardio training, am down a couple of inches on my waist, and have dropped a meaningful percentage of body fat. This one is a work in progress, and again, I need to thank my support crew who faithfully shows up to the gym with me! Thanks!
Goal: Expand healthy eating habits.
Update: This one is not 100% good. I'd say I've made vast improvements over my previous eating habits, and I really like everything I eat. Variety is a bit low right now, but I'm slowly adding to my healthy repertoire. I eat a low-cal, high protein, high fiber breakfast, have an apple a day, eat a reasonable lunch (most of the time) and then have a high protein snack before hitting the gym. I feel good about that. I'm getting much better on making dinners for the week, but slide off the healthy horse on the weekends. Anyone got recommendations here? Oh, and I still go out to lunch once a week. Usually Booche's on Friday, but that has varied lately. This is non-negotiable. One thing I'd like to remove from consumption is soda. I have less than 12 ounces a day, but that's 12 ounces (and around 200 empty calories) I could eliminate. It's just so tasty!
Goal: Add/explore daily vitamins and supplements
Update: Zero percent to goal on this one for 2008. I take some vitamin B6 occasionally, but it's expired. What's the shelf life on these things? I bet they just start to lose their effectiveness. At any rate, I've asked for some help and guidance in this area from a very knowledgeable friend, and hopefully I'll have a better update next time.
That's my story. You've read my update. A lot of you have given me encouragement and support along the way. I really appreciate it! I've learned a lot and really feel like 2008 has been a fabulous year so far for me - in all areas I'm trying to improve.
Now, how are you doing? What are you doing in 2008 to be healthier? Even if you're doing nothing - share!
