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My 2010 Resolutions & Goals + some fantastic eats

January 1, 2010 by DanicasDaily 7 Comments

Happy 2010 all!  You know, I honestly didn’t realize we were entering a NEW DECADE until this morning :)  I am not sure why, but, ya, I am not usually THAT slow haha.  It’s the time of year where I usually sit down and make out this HUGE list of resolutions plus goals for the year. Do you all make New Year’s Resolutions?

I typically do a 12 month series where I set a goal for each month.  It’s easier to tackle something for 30 days than to tackle it all year long.  It goes anywhere from something physical like 100 crunches a day to something related to eating, focusing on getting 7-9 servings fruits/veggies a day to something I shouldn’t do (like avoiding candy).  I like my resolutions and goals to cover my overall well being ~ health, relationships and living life to the fullest.  I will be working on my finalizing my list this weekend and share any updates with you all.  I am not sure if I will keep my entire 12 months or create a new goal each month so my goals can relate to where I am at in life.  For what it’s worth ~ here it goes…..

Year long resolutions:

  1. Lose 10% of my body weight and get back to my happy weight
  2. Get organized in all areas of my life (home, work, financially, everything I can organize). I’ve spent the entire week organizing & de-cluttering our house so it’s a good start. Keep it going
  3. Reduce stress levels and create a better work/life balance for my health and happiness. This includes letting go of the small things, things I can’t control and the unknown – just live in the present and be happy.
  4. Start a good book and continue reading both books/magazines for “me” time throughout the year.
  5. Focus on my relationship w/The Husband – making sure I find time for him/us, including regular date nights, traveling/vacationing and just enjoying each other daily.
  6. Journal every bite I eat this year – good or bad – if I bite it, I write it!  Bust out my old and NEW Eat Clean Diet books….add it to my Weight Watchers routine ~ Clean Eating with a WW lifestyle = 110% SUCCESS!
  7. Complete my 12 month series of goal!

My 12 month Series:

Jan – Get back to 100+ oz water daily. Start small and GOBIG ~ Wk 1 – 64+oz, Wk 2 – 72+oz, Wk 3 – 80+oz, Wk 4 0 88+oz, Wk 5 – 96+oz.

Feb – Daily Exercise even if it is just for 10 minutes. Pick a race as added motivation (TBD).

Mar – No candy or junk – 100% healthy foods and healthy alternatives when craving sweets. I am not depriving myself, just finding a healthier more nutritious way to take care of my body.

Apr –  25 pushups per day

May – 100 crunches/day

Jun – ½ way through the year – No BLT’s – If I bite it, I write it – keep the promise to myself to count everything! Plus 5+ fruits/veggies with more veggies than fruits daily

July – Strength training 3 days each work – legs, arms and CORE – 1x/wk for each

Aug – Cardio 3 days a week for 20 minutes – min.

Sept – Fun step challenge ~ shoot for 10,000 steps per day or boost it to challenge myself if I am already at 10,000 steps.

Oct – Vitamins daily, including iron. Eliminate negative thoughts – work on positive thoughts. Have 1 month of optimism – find the positive in everything no matter what life dishes up

Nov – Get in my daily oil at least 5 days a week – focus on 9 HG’s daily – 100%

Dec – 5+ fruits/veggies with more veggies than fruits daily – this will help ward off the holiday temptations. For any party I am attending – wait 30 minutes before I eat anything and eat nothing not on a plate – I must pick up 1 small plate and fill it with no foods touching one time – only pick what I truly want, count it, enjoy and have no guilt. Get into the holiday spirit by exercising daily, counting everything, no BLT’s – plan and be successful this holiday season!

Ok….so, I think I am going to be busy this year :)  I am excited for the challenge though.  This morning I started off with a NEW Nature’s Path Cereal that they sent to me awhile back Crunchy Vanilla Sunrise.

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I LOVE that it’s Gluten FREE…

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And that it has great stats for being Gluten Free ~ Only 2 Weight Watcher Points a serving,

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I topped 1 cup with a banana plus 1/2 c ff milk and some Christmas Coffee.  I like that the cereal stays crunchy the entire time you are eating it.  It was lightly sweet with hints of vanilla ~ delish.

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For lunch I was planning on using a Chick-Patty but then decided to steal a few of The Husband’s Baked Tyson Boneless Buffalo Chicken Bites.  They are 1 point each – woohoo! 

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I made up a mock Buffalo Chicken Salad which was perfect since I was too lazy to make up the real deal 🙂

Trader Joe’s Organic Herbed Mixed Greens

Celery

Carrots

Cherry tomatoes

Mushrooms

A sprinkle of low-fat mozzarella

Plus…one of the few bottled ranch dressings I like ~ Annie’s Cowgirl Ranch.

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MMMM ~ So good and not bad for an 8 point salad, huh?!  Seeing it makes me want it all over again.

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I had a little chocolate for dessert.  I broke out one of the bars that the super sweet Dot sent me in our exchange… Chocolate xoxox 33% Milk Chocolate.

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Super creamy just like Dove chocolate.

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This is one of The Husband’s FAVORITE days because he can watch Football all day long.  So, while we were lounging, I read, played with my DROID and decided to do a little not so necessary snacking 🙂 The AWESOME people at Pop-Chips sent us a box of Healthy Holiday Snacks for the holidays.  Ummm….Popchips don’t last long around here….good thing the entire bag is only 2 points.  I wish they sold these little bags at like Costco!

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Tonight I tried out a new recipe that cooked all day long in the Slow Cooker. I LOVE my slow cooker because it can whip up SLOW COOKER FULLY LOADED LASAGNA in no time at all!!  I put this together in about 30 minutes this morning then let it cook all day long.  I’ll post the recipe soon ~ it’s so easy and super tasty. (8 points a serving if you can eat an entire serving)

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During the last 10 minutes, I threw together a big salad that we shared.

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Italian food totally requires GARLIC BREAD (1.5 pts a slice ~ Alexia Garlic Bread) ~ I had one slice and The Husband had the loaf 🙂

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Whew ~ I guess I missed chatting with you all! I would LOVE to know what kinds of resolutions and goals you all are setting this year….maybe I can borrow some of your ideas 🙂

I am off to get back to doing nothing :D  Ahhhhh…..It’s rare that I relax and do nothing, but, I can’t complain.

Nite all!

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Comments

  1. katie says

    January 1, 2010 at 10:46 pm

    what a GREAT 12 month plan! i need to make my own!
    that lasanga sounds AWESOME!

    Reply
  2. Erica says

    January 2, 2010 at 12:11 am

    Great looking goals for the year I love your monthly goals idea may just have to adopt that one for myself. and that buffalo chicken salad was looking really good may have to throw one together tomorrow. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Marisa (Loser for Life) says

    January 2, 2010 at 6:24 am

    I like your 12 month plan. Definitely do-able!

    Love that buffalo chicken salad!

    Reply
  4. Annabel @ www.FeedMeImCranky.com says

    January 2, 2010 at 10:53 am

    Love your goals!

    Reply
  5. Jenna says

    January 2, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    That cereal Looks so good, I love how it has a bunch of different cereals mixed together!
    Lasagna looks outta this world!

    Reply
  6. Alison says

    January 3, 2010 at 8:18 pm

    would you feel better to know that I didn’t realize it was a new decade til I read your post? LOL

    Happy New Year and best wishes with your goals.

    Reply

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Whether she’s enjoying a dish at a local restaurant or whipping up a crowd-pleasing, nutritious meal at home, Danica has a passion for all things food. She believes in and follows the Weight Watchers principle of “all things in moderation” and chronicles her culinary adventures here. Besides sharing her daily eats and tasty, nutritious recipes, Danica connects others seeking a healthier lifestyle on her site and shares her travel adventures around the world.

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