I know it's been a while, but I am going to do better and post more often. I have a few goals in mind that I believe will help me. Those goals are as follows: become more active, build up enough endurance and stamina to complete a 5k, learn to make and stick to a budget, and become a more adept chef.
Now why these goals might sound silly, absurd, reasonable, and unachievable. I believe that by posting about my progress with each goal, that the magic of the inter-web will hold me accountable; or at least I hope so.
So to start off this journey I will catch you up on my progress thus far.
Goal #1: Become More Active
I have been trying to go to the gym more often. I also try to be active around the house, which entails doing chores inside and outside. I've also started running, which brings me to my next goal.
Goal #2: Complete a 5K
For the past week and half I have been using this "Run 5k" app on my phone. I already had the "Couch to 5k" app, but bought this one because my friends were using it. Anyways it uses interval training to help build up endurance, stamina, and strength. This way at the end of eight weeks you should theoretically be able to complete a 5k without stopping. So far I've been running/jogging/walking just over 1.5 miles each time. But hey I'm only on week two.
Goal #3: Make and Stick to a Budget
After buying a house, new furniture, and now a new vehicle, it is time I make a budget. I've always been pretty good with money...when I didn't have to pay the bills. But since that ship sailed 2 years ago, the husband and I have acquired some debt. Now it's time to get rid of that debt. My plan is the "snow ball effect". Pay off the smallest debt first, then take its payment and combine it with the next smallest debt, and so on and so forth. Sounds easy enough. But lately I can't find any extra money to get stuff paid off any faster. That is where the budget will come in to play.
Goal #4: Become an Adept Chef
So evidently I like to cook. I at least like to take pictures of my food and post it to Facebook. So now all my friends think I can cook. I am being asked more and more frequently if I cook every night and if I love to cook. And while I do love cooking, I do not cook every night. I would love to be an amazing cook though. Cooking is therapeutic for me. And if it's just me and the dogs home while I'm cooking, I tend to talk out loud and pretend I'm on a cooking show. Yeah I'm crazy! Cooking and preparing meals is calming and let's the mind be creative. I have made meals up before, but generally I like to follow recipes. That's why the majority of my 65+ Pinterest boards pertain to food. So be prepared for food pictures, recipes, or links to recipes.
So let's start this journey together. And while I may not post everyday, I do hope to post at least once a week with a progress update on me and my goals.
Until next time,
-Lesli
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