I’ve spent the past month or more plotting what I can accomplish in a year, 12 months, and focus on things that I’ve identified as important to me. One week into my Project I am aware of what I need to do (workout) but I have not written anything down and am definitely not specific enough. Unfortunately, this is a pattern with me which is why I want to really focus and be specific. So here we go.

I am easily distracted at home and I’m working on that distraction factor. The past two weeks I’ve had my best friend in town and even though she’s not staying with me, she’s just up the street at her “new” house which she will eventually move in to.  Anyway, since I am ever accommodating, I meet her first thing in the morning and we either work out, or have a hot beverage and then she walks back up the hill to work from home and I carry on with my day.  Actually to be honest, we started out the first two days doing a short workout, and by the end of the first week we were simply visiting in my kitchen with a hot beverage! Granted, she was over-tired from something she was responsible for and didn’t have the energy for a workout. The thing is I let that get in my way… What should have happened is I should have inspired HER to workout instead of taking the easy road and just having coffee or tea.

I have no idea how such a small bit of socializing can get me off track, but it does.  Even when my husband is home and we have coffee first thing I feel less productive or likely to be productive. I’m coming to the realization that I must have my coffee as a reward rather than a “must have” first thing. Maybe I need to get up earlier…

Here are my bullets for Month One of My Happiness Project:

Food and Fitness Goals (February/March)

• Whole 30 and beyond
  • Still a work in progress

Daily Workout

• 35 miles per week walking
• 3 days each week of strength training
• Eventually 2+ high intensity interval training
•  Step goals and how to accomplish without fail
• I have 35 miles per week as my walking goal. How do I actually accomplish that? Do I need a schedule? Do I need walking partners?

Snacking – why, when, what and how much

• Identify what foods I can use for snacks
• Identify when I can snack
• What foods can be portable when I’m away from the house

Journaling – important? How to determine value

• Do I use the 5-minute rule?
• Should I journal my food?

Join a gym or not? If not, how do I stay focused and inspired?

• Should I visit gyms in my area?
• What will be my determining factor in making this decision?

Walking the Roman Roads along the Camino Frances was a dream. Working out at home made this adventure possible…

That should be enough work for one month, especially since it is now March 11th. I started writing this post several days ago. Here’s what I’ve done so far:

Whole 30

1. I’ve tested dairy sufficiently, as in that’s mainly what I’ve added back into my diet. I made an absolutely delicious bacon cheese dip twice now and use it as a condiment for a beef or chicken patty. It is a food to dream about. 
2. I had red wine last weekend and while I felt fine, I noticed I woke up a few times during the night, which I can’t remember doing while on the W30, and it was harder to get up the next morning. I enjoyed my wine after dinner. Next time I will have it with my dinner to see if that makes a difference in my sleep.
3. I also added some organic black corn chips. I think I ate too many and didn’t give enough time to rest my digestive system. Regardless, I’m not buying any bags of those for a long time because I have no self-control!
4. I have not yet tried wheat or legumes. I’m afraid…

Fitness

1. Walking – last week I was able to get in 29 miles. About every other day I walked between 5-8 miles and other days it was 2 miles. I’d like to get my walking more consistent, but I’ve been fighting an Achilles injury so if I walk too far one day, the next I am icing and taking care.
2. I still haven’t done any strength training, but I will begin this week.
3. I am not able to do any interval training if my legs are involved because of my injury. Soon I hope.
4. Until my Achilles is healed, I’m walking alone since I have to go slower. Any group activity may have to wait until April.

Snacking, Journaling and Join a gym
These are things I have not spent any time on, but will add them in during the next 2 weeks.

 So far, with my Whole 30 behind me, but still in front of me if that makes sense, I feel pretty good. I would like to add some short term goals on food in particular. Questions that I want to dive into are these two – 1) Is what I’m doing without resentment and 2) is it achievable? Those two questions are critical for long-term success in my opinion.  I might have some thoughts on those questions next time…

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