Let's Get Physical!

As you may know, one of my goals for the year is to be more active, lose weight, etc.  Apparently this shirt makes me want to talk about my annual goals.  Probably because I wore it on NYE, so it reminds me of the fresh start to the year.

Anyway, I recently started going to Jazzercise.  I bought a 2 month deal from one of the local group coupon companies.  Just a few  classes in, I think it's going to be pretty good.  I mean, my abs hurt, so that's a good sign, right?  I really like how it mixes cardio and strength training.  So, if I start looking stronger to you, it's because of Jazzercise.  If I don't, it's because of ice cream. 

Top: Gap
Belt: Francesca's
Jeans: Old Navy
Shoes: BCBGeneration

Quarterly Reflection

The last time I wore this shirt/cardigan combo was on New Year's Eve, with different jeans and shoes.  I was looking at that post, where I kind of made some goals for the year.  We're 1/4 of the way through the year, so I guess now is a good time to see how things are going:

1. Be more active! In mid-January, I started a month-long membership at a local Gym (from a groupon), and I was going 3-4 times per week.  Then that ended and I had a couple lazy weeks, but then I started a month long Living Social deal at a local dance studio that has Zumba, Pilates, Kickboxing, etc.  I was good for a couple weeks, and then life got busy and I wasn't able to go.  This expires on Sunday, so I am trying to get the most out of my last week.  After that, I have a 2month deal at Jazzercise, which I have heard great things about.  It's also nice outside, so I hope to take advantage of doing fun activities outside!  Swimsuit season is going to be here before I know it, so I need to get it together!
2. Be a more discerning shopper!  I am in my final week of the 3 month shopping ban, and I didn't even cheat that much.  I'll post next week about that.  I do think this was a good thing, and I have definitely saved money. 
3. Be a better wife!  Mostly in the realm of dinner preparation.  Yeah, this one hasn't been going so well.  I've tried a couple new recipes, and I did make some freezer meals one weekend which really saved us on busy days.  Maybe the Apr-Jun quarter will be better...
4. Be more creative!   Again, I was creative in January, but then the weather got nice and life got busier and there's just not time for sewing and other projects.  I made these shoe bows and I made a necklace (worn here), but haven't done any sewing yet this year.  I also bought supplies to make an initial wreath for our front door, but haven't done it yet.  
5. I forgot to mention this goal in my original post, but I'm trying to read 50 books in 2012.   I've read 11 books, which puts me 2 books behind schedule.  I read 31 books in 2011, so I realize 50 is a lofty goal.  I'm hoping to spend summer Saturdays laying in the sunshine in my backyard and reading, so maybe I can get caught up.  Or I will have to count books I read to my nieces and nephews when they come to visit.  That would get me to 50 pretty quick!

All in all, I'm not perfect, but I do think I'm heading in the right direction on these goals!   I'll try to check in on my goals in early July and see how things are going!

Cardigan:  Loft
Top: Gap
Jeans: Old Navy
Shoes: BCBGeneration

Well, hello 2012!

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