A Few Years in Review..

For the past month or so, I've spent a lot of time pondering about what I want to become & what I want to strive to do for the next year & the years that follow. It's been an amazing experience to look back on the goals that I have accomplished & to truly see how far I've come. In, really, all aspects of life. As a wife, sister, future mother, & friend. I've learned so much about myself & I love it!

Looking back on those experiences & accomplishments has helped me set tangible goals for the upcoming year. I am not usually one to set New Years Resolutions, but this year, I want to keep track of everything! {{speaking of which, I bought a Polar FT7 Heart Rate Monitor Watch today, which will help me keep accurate track of all the calories that I burn. I am so pumped & can't wait to use it when it arrives next week!!}}

So, here is my list!

Body

• Reach goal weight {170 lbs.}
• Go to the gym @ least 3 times a week for @ least 45 minutes
• Build more arm & ab muscle
• Calorie count every day...No excuses!
• Complete a 5k

Personal

• Learn 20 new recipes
• Don't procrastinate. Don't be late with a photo, school, or personal deadline
• Read 5 books
• Get out of debt!
• Organize & build up food storage

& there you have it! I am so excited for this upcoming year! There are so many changes & challenges ahead, but I'm ready!!!

& just because I love Before & After photos so much. Here is mine from the very beginning up to this very day! I hope they can motivate you as much as they motivate me!!

{{Click on it for a larger view}}

What are your New Years Resolutions??