Be a Better Me {January}

Happy New Year!  What a fantastic day!  A new, fresh start!  Everyone is feeling optimistic and excited to tackle their resolutions and I have come up with a way to help me stay on track throughout the year!  One year to be a better me, one resolution every month, make it a habit, and move on!

This month I'm tackling HEALTH!  We all know most women have some resolution to lose weight, but this one goes way beyond just dropping some lbs.  It's about improving my physical AND my mental health...changing eating habits, restarting my workout plan, visiting doctors (even if it's scary), making time for just me, and spending quality time with my family and friends.

I'm starting with a TO DO list so I can map out how I will implement these changes throughout the month:

• Set up doctors appointments (one for a physical, and one to see the dermatologist)
• Eat out only once per week
• Cook and try new, healthy recipes
• Snack on veggies
• Cut out caramel colored soda
• Walk or jog at least 3 times a week for at least 45 minutes
• Schedule a girl's night out
• Get a massage
• Make time just for me to do what I want to do (read, craft, blog, take a warm bubble bath, etc.)

The list is a work in progress, I'm sure I'll add a few things throughout the month...like get a pedicure. :)  I'm happy with it because it's a starting off point.  I'm also happy that I don't have a specific number of pounds to lose or a goal weight.  I know that implementing these changes will get me the results I seek!

At the request of a very, dear friend, I've made the Be a Better Me printable in blue and brown.  Here you are sweet friend!

Wishing you the best 2011! :)

PosterBrain.com Giveaway

EDIT: GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED

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