I had really better write this one before it’s not March 1 anymore!

So, as an update … I have been trying SO hard on my last resolutions. I’ve been consistently blogging at least once per week since I launched, so that’s great! I really have brought my focus to eating out less. But the whole once-per-week situation is a lot harder than I thought it would be! I was pretty successful however, at only one lunch and one dinner per week. My bank account has definitely thanked me for it.

I’ve been very good about tracking what I eat, but what I feel has made an even bigger difference, is the fact that I cut meat out of my diet [for the time-being]. I actually feel lighter, without all that heavy food weighing me down after every meal.

so, in march

I’m trying to focus also on being relevant. I definitely want to keep this blog updated, but I don’t want to write just for the sake of having something to post. Must go through half-written drafts because there’s good stuff in there. [was that a resolution? I'm not sure.]

I want to try to stop substituting cheese for meat in my diet. Part of what I love about not eating meat is I feel like I can enjoy real cheese without the consequence of a zillion extra calories. Which isn’t really true. I mean, I like that I have extra room in my diet for a slice of real white cheddar [instead of Kraft 2% American singles], since fewer calories are taken up by meat. But I need to not make it a habit to use cheese as the focus of meals. I really enjoy hummus/beans/nuts/legumes/tofu/seafood and need to make the most of those items.

I found out that my blood pressure is way too high. As much as I love my job, it keeps me glued to my desk, which is so not good. I need to introduce physical activity back into my life. I HATE gyms. With a passion. I want to get my activity outside. But I also HATE being cold. Un problemo in a northern Nevada winter. I am resolving to get SOME TYPE of physical activity every day, even if I only have time for 10 minutes [which, let's face it, can't we always make time for a 20 minute walk?] This post by Erica Prather talks about how incredibly amazing our bodies are and what we can do with them and why we shouldn’t treat them like crapola. So I’m not going to anymore.

so … how are your goals coming?

Did you make resolutions at the beginning of the year? Have you stuck with them? Or do you prefer more manageable mini-goals? How are they going? Are you checking in and holding yourself accountable? I’m certainly trying to!!