Kick things into gear this spring with some April 2017 Goals. Check out my April mission.
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I realized that I never made goals for March. Perhaps that’s a big reason I fell into such a funk. I’m definitely starting pull out of it and owe a lot of that to you all! You shared such encouraging words with me, and I really took all your advice to heart.
I’m ready to make April 200x better than March by setting some fitness, nutrition and life goals. Let’s do this, April!
Fitness Goals
Get back to morning workouts – This is the biggest side effect of the funk I was in. I’ve been sleeping much later than I used to and therefore pushing my workouts to after work. Most days, I can still sweat it out after work, but the amount of excuses not to workout are way higher after a long day. Plus, when I workout in the morning, I have more energy and am in a better mood throughout the day.
Actually do BBG – I’ve done a few of Kayla’s Bikini Body Guide workouts here and there, but I’ve never really stuck to the program. This month, I want to actually get through all the Month 1 workouts.
Run outside more – The temperature in the mornings right now is perfect. It’s in the 50s. When the sun is still rising it’s not too hot. I really have no excuse not to run outside in the morning, especially because if I end up waiting until after work, my biggest excuse is that it’s too hot out. I either hit the treadmill or don’t run at all. I want to get some sort of night-lights so that I can hit the road before the hot Texas sun comes up or, if it comes to it, after it goes down. I have my eye on these Night Runner Pro lights.
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Nutrition Goals
Stick to meal prep – I’ve been pretty good about meal prep lately. I just need to stick with the habit of making a bunch of healthy, filling meals and snacks on Sunday, so that I can enjoy them all week long. This week, I’ve been all about the Unicorn Energy Bites!
One drink outside of weekends – One thing I’ve found since moving to Austin is that I’m drinking way more than I used to. I’ve never been a huge drinker, but the weather has been so lovely that I find myself wanting to go to an outdoor happy hour after work to enjoy the evening and a glass of wine. I’d like to keep myself to only having one drink Monday-Thursday, and then give myself a little more leeway on the weekends.
Life Goals
Read more – I used to read quite a bit in New York during my commute. Now that I don’t really have a commute I find that I’m really not reading, and I miss it. I joined a book club this month, and if I stick to my goal of working out in the morning, I’ll have time after work to read. I started the book club book, Cork Dork, Monday night, so I’m off to a good start!
Be more present – I was doing a great job of this a few months ago, but I had a little relapse. This month, I want to get back to putting my phone away when I’m walking outside and when I’m in the presence of others.
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Let’s Chat:
What are you goals for the month?
Everything needs an off season, even goals!
Susie @ Suzlyfe recently posted…Marathon Training with a Chronic Illness (Running Coaches Corner)
Your goals are solid! I wish I had more time to read actual books, but with my work schedule, my “reading” time is usually spent reading blogs…not a bad problem, but it is a time-consuming situation
Kimberly Hatting recently posted…My Take on Victory
I do better some weeks with meal planning than others. I am always glad that I do it when I do. I have not done any of the BBG workouts look forward to hearing your thoughts. Thanks for the link up
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner recently posted…How To Recover After A Hard Workout
Great goals!! You’ve got this!!!
I definitely find that running outside makes such a big difference on my mood!
Ange // Cowgirl Runs recently posted…Cowgirl Runs Quarterly Report Q1 2017
I am looking forward to getting out of my funk too – hoping running outside more during the week will help!
Annmarie recently posted…Crossrope Endurance and Power Building Jump Rope Workout
Love your goals! It’s so important to reflect so we can set them! Good luck in April!!!
I like your nutritional goals. I try to do the same thing on Sundays and batch cook a few things that I can take to work during the week or have for dinner when I’m too tired or lazy to cook so that I don’t resort to less healthy options.
I love your goals, especially reading more. I need to do that too!
Kimberly G recently posted…April 2017 Goals
Fantastic goals! I love the shoe lights. I used to run with a head lamp that I would put around my hat. It worked great, but it got pretty heavy. I think shoe lights would be a much easier option!
These are great goals! I did BBG in December and is so tough! I think I made it through about 5 weeks but then I got kind of bored with it.
Lisa @ Mile by Mile recently posted…Posterior Tibial Tendonitis (PTT) Recovery Plan
Glad to hear you’re getting out of your funk and taking April by the horns! I love working out in the morning during the week – it’s always so much harder to do after a long day of worko! I’m also working on meal prep and trying to make it a habit!
Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…March Monthly Goal Recap and April Running Goals
I think I should make a have-to-do list now. I have some goals but always forget it. I’m trying to get back to morning workouts but it seem to be easier said than done because of the sleeping desire. Hope you can achieve all fantastic goals.
Emily recently posted…Womens Clarks Hadyn Maize Flat Reviews
Making a list out of one’s goals and targets is the best idea to chase those goals.
Although this post is very old, but managing your goals in any year, whether it is 2017 or 2019 is quite similar. Fitness goals, nutrition goals, and life goals are part of life. Thanks for sharing and I am looking forward to your next post.
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