Update on my New Year Resolutions!

I tell myself that I haven't blogged because I've been working so hard on my new years resolutions...well not so much the case but I have been busy. Though I have been working on my resolutions. So I am posting them so I can feel proud of my accomplishments thus far.

1. Pilate's 20 min, 3 times a week. Definitely not. But I am happy to say I have been going to the gym 3-4 times a week and I've started a 1/2 marathon training schedule. Not sure I'll actually get to run one. But I figured what the hay, I might as well try for it and feel good and prepared if the opportunity arises. Last weeks total mileage...6.5 miles. No not all in one shot but I'm still happy with my accomplishments.

2. january of no sweets and treats! BAHAHAHAHA! Wow, I did terrible on this one. But I am happy to say I've cut about 800-900 calories a day out of my diet and a lot of that is contributed to sugar. So its not completely cut out but I am super proud of the self control that's taken me 3 long months to find.

3. lost 20 lbs. I've lost 3 so far but this is week 8 of going to the gym regularly and I only really lost weight for the first time in the last week and I am extremely happy about that!

4. Study and know the Doctrine and Covenants. Wow, this one has been so much fun. It's been a number of years since I've really studied this section but I am loving it. It's like reading a new book for the first time. So much I don't remember. I'm really greatful for this challenge I've given myself.

5. Run 1 race this year. ok, so I'm training for it but that race hasn't found me yet. But it will!!!
I wish I were running with my new wonderful friend Haylee for her first 1/2 marathon she's doing in August but since I will be living in Virginia and she in Utah, that's not going to work so well.

6. Finish reading Preach My Gospel. So that's one I really need to start working on. I am going to come up with another Family Home Evening schedule to prepare Gabriella for baptism. I loved doing that with Lexie and am looking forward to doing the same for Gabs.

7. Read 9 fiction books that I've not previously read. I can say I've read 2 books so far. Dairy Queen and The Off Season. I am still trying to read through Eat, Pray, Love but its a slow read. But I will reach my goal!

8. Learn 5 new Primary songs. Not doing so great at learning new songs. I don't know what it is but I am having the darndest =) time retaining songs. I'm not giving up though!!!

9. Learn more than the melody on piano and more chords on the guitar. I have finished teaching myself all of book 1 in beginning piano!!! Yay I am so proud of myself for this one. I have just barely started book 2 but I feel like I've learned so much already but I know there is still so much for to learn. As for the guitar, I have practiced what I've already learned but haven't learned new chords. My step dad is awesome on the guitar and when I was in WA he helped me with reading music for the guitar. He's a great teacher!

10. Learn to keep my house generally clean. Ok, I'm not perfect at this one but I think I've had the most fun developing this skill. Flylady.net has been my new friend!! My first introduction was from my friend Mary Thorley and its taken me a couple of years to finally get into it. So thank you Mary!! I feel like a new woman and it feels so good to clean my bathtub, toilet, and sinks everyday!!! I love the smell of a clean house in the morning!! Now if only I could get my laundry always up to par! Someday Cristy, Someday!!! =)