End of 2009- Goals!

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With November behind me, I thought I'd check in to see how I did with my goals...

#1- Yoga Challenge- 10 minutes of yoga every day.

This goal was a bit ambitious for me, but I did end up doing 10 minutes of yoga approx. 5 days a week until I got H1N1 and then obviously things slid a bit from there. While I did not exactly get to 10 minutes every day, I did learn a couple of great things from this challenge. For the first time I did yoga without a class or a dvd some days and I just made it up as I went along. It was nice to just do what I felt like sometimes. Secondly, one of the things I loved about this challenge is that 10 minutes of yoga is really just 10 minutes. I could do this in my pajamas right when I woke up, or right before dinner while something was cooking. Unlike normal work outs, it did not require changing, showering etc. This really encouraged me to include more short, non-sweaty strength work outs into my daily routine. And, of course...more yoga!

#2- Bike 200 miles by 2010.

Technically in order to reach this goal, I was supposed to do 100 miles in the month of November. I was on track to do this with no problem, except that I got the flu and ended up missing almost two full weeks of cardio. This meant I only got in 60 miles in the month of November. I still have high hopes that I will be able to make it to 200 by 2010 if I really step it up for the month of December. I'm just hoping my body, particularly my immune system, is on board for this challenge. I'll keep you updated...

Now that I am finally better (with the exception of my sleep patterns being totally off, leaving me exhausted) I am hoping for December to be a bit healthier of a month for me. My goals for December include:

#1- Core Challenge

In short, 4 core exercises, 4 times per week for the month of December.

Visit Monday's post for more information on this challenge.

#2- Bike 200 miles by 2010

Even though I am a bit behind on this challenge I still think it's possible (assuming I remain healthy) to complete this challenge by 2010. I will basically have to attend at least 2 spinning classes per week, and possibly do a small amount of supplemental biking on my own. I definitely get a lot more miles in during a spin class so hopefully I'll be able to get to those as often as possible.

#3- New Breakfast Ideas

I am very loyal to my early morning oatmeal, but I have to admit I am getting a little sick of it and have been resorting to quick, but not as healthy breakfast choices lately...such as bagels with cream cheese. I really want to come up with some new breakfast ideas this month and post about them. If you have any suggestions, please let me know...

#4- Implement Bill Paying Thursday

Okay, I may have just invented that name myself and it's not creative at all BUT I really want to dedicate 10-15 minutes per week that I deal with my fiances. I will pay any bills that are due, look at all accounts and budgets, move around money that needs to be moved (don't ask- I always have to move money around for some reason haha). I am hoping that dedicating 10-15 minutes that it has to be done each week, I will eliminate the feeling like I am constantly dealing with my bank accounts in one way or another. If you have ever done something like this before I'd love for you to post any strategies or suggestions you have. I was thinking about making a list of things that may have to be done in a given month and then every Thursday I'll quickly run through the list to check if I need to do that particular thing that week. For example, heating bill, move money into savings etc.

I'll keep you posted during the month to see how I am doing. I hope everyone is having a great Hump Day!