Recharge for February
1February 4, 2013 by little hurdles big race
I decided to take a look at my January and at first was really disappointed. I had two stagnate weeks at the end of the month and didn’t end up blogging as much as I wanted. I did have a full week of a houseguest and then spent three days at a conference in DC – but in my no excuses rule I guess those won’t fly around here.
I had to remind myself of my own blog title, Little Hurdles Big Race. No matter where I expected to be I am still moving forward. I’m not sure if I was putting unrealistic goals on myself but I sit here typing I remind myself of all the positive things I have done. I signed up for three 5K races all with teams that I hope are still excited :-), I’ve had lots of positive comments from friends old and new, I’ve had several people who I consider to be very good writers give me props, I’ve encouraged people to get rid of some of their crap, and (I hope) gotten some people off the couch. Most importantly I’ve recharged my workout and I’m stronger and healthier than I was a month ago.
This is now the danger zone for those resolutions you made 1/1. The gym is starting to get a little less crowded, I see fewer people at yoga, and those diets are starting to go out the window. Did you have some stagnate weeks? Did you put unrealistic goals on yourself? It doesn’t matter, just change your focus. You can get back on track. A friend at work just decided to stop eating sweets a week ago. See, a resolution doesn’t have to be made on 1/1 and that resolution you made a month ago certainly doesn’t define you.
February is a new month, let’s all get back on track. You have the strength to change your life.
little hurdles big race 
I started a diet and exercise as many did on January first. I stuck to it. I cut my calories in half or MORE. I logged my meals, weighed, measured, exercised (even in the rain one day) How could I not lose weight? Previously, I was eating very poorly and not exercising. There had to be a difference. I lost one pound in a month. I’m pretty discouraged. How can I expect anything better in February? The thought of having to work harder is haunting me. I won’t do it.