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"My philosophy of life is that if we make up our mind what we are going to make of our lives, then work hard toward that goal, we never lose - somehow we win out." - Ronald Reagan

A lot of the time I head into the weekend without a plan or a goal, and just go wherever the wind takes me. I'm ok with that when it comes to the weekend. But setting long term goals for myself is important. I don't have the kind of "care free" personality where I can always float along and end up where I end up. I need to have direction. I need to have motivation. And I want to feel like I've accomplished something by working hard to reach a goal I've set for myself.

That last part is important. Reaching a goal I've set for myself. I am doing this for me. To prove to myself I can do it. To feel good about myself. To improve my health. I don't want to get all sexified so the boys will like me. (Though, who doesn't mind a little positive attention once in awhile).

So I've compiled a list of my own goals, no matter how petty.

• To be healthy - carrying around this extra weight has it's obvious risks, like susceptibility to cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
• To look good in a bikini - I initially wrote "to wear a bikini," but I am physically able to do that. What it looks like though, not so great. Even a one piece is not too great. I want to accept invites to the pool, the lake, the beach, without thinking of what to cover up with.
• To wear single digit jeans - My short term goal, and one which I would be satisfied with is to wear a size 7. I don't care as much about what I weigh and more so on my measurements.
• To reach 140 lbs. - This is what my driver's license says I weigh. I'm shooting for honesty here!
• To run without getting winded - I will not die with any regrets if I never run a marathon. Or even a half marathon. I just want to be able to run a good distance (say, two miles?) without having to stop and catch my breath.
• To have no rolls when I sit down - I've never had this. And I want this.
• To wear shorts - Or maybe short shorts? I want to have great legs! Shorts, skirts, dresses, hooker shoes!! 
•  To pierce my belly button - Because I can.
• To get a tattoo that goes up my side - Also, because I can.
• To do a pull-up - A non-assisted, hanging, pull-up.
• To go clothes shopping and fit in everything I like - Currently, finding jeans is a huge headache. I have a big butt and big thighs. And...a big stomach. So finding the right fit is hard. Some will fit my waist if I could get just get them over my butt. Some I can't even pull past my thighs. And they're all the same size. When I was a size 10, every size 10 fit.
• To make healthy eating a way of life - I hate feeling like I'm being forced to eat grilled chicken and veggies instead of french fries and chicken strips. I want healthy food to be my preference.
• To stop chewing my nails - I know this isn't a fitness goal, but it goes under health. And confidence. I have to wear acrylics to keep me from chewing my nails, but I still chew my cuticles. STOP IT!
• To get my associates degree - I'm a late bloomer when it comes to school. I hate school a lot. But I'm going to finish and get my degree in Business. No matter how long it takes.
• To ride my bicycle to my moms house -  from my house. 15.4 miles. And back. 30.8 miles total.
• Tough mudder - ...TOUGH MUDDER!!!
• To dive with sharks...in Australia -  reef sharks in the Great Barrier Reef to be exact. I should be in good shape for that. I'm totally doing it.
• To kayak in the ocean - in a bikini.
• To wear out the dogs when we go for a run - I wish I had their energy. Sometimes they're MORE hyper when we get back from their walk/run.
• To learn to swing dance - I want to be swung around, picked up and all that. I'll be the best dancer at a wedding, granted there's a fella there that also knows how.

I am going to accomplish most of these things by this time next year. That's what this blog is for. To keep me accountable. To track my progess. And hopefully be somebody's inspiration:)



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