Since just listing a bunch of goals with no practical steps to achieve them has never served me well, I decided to really think about what I wanted from this year and how I plan to get there.
2010 brought about a lot of changes for me and was overall a positive year full of growth. I want to continue to be grateful, to continue to be happy as I've learned to do in 2010.
In 2011, I'm also getting married to the love of my life. Above all, my goal is to enjoy every moment of the process - not overwhelm myself with stress over the elopement and party. This is about us....not all the stressful details!
Here they are, my 7 goals for 2011.
Fitness/Health
Run a 5K
How will I get there?
1. Continue with C25K program (9 weeks or however long it takes me!)
2. Register for local race – looking at Great Bay Race on April 2nd
3. Complete my first 5K!
Lose 35 pounds
How will I get there?
1. Continue with WeightWatchers and monitoring how and what I eat
2. Go to a WW meeting every week
3. Gym/workout – be active at least 5 days per week, 30 min per day
Honor my body by feeding it well
How will I get there?
1. Remember that binges might happen – figure out why it’s happening, forgive myself and move on
2. Be conscious of how I eat, what I eat and how it makes me feel
3. As I lose weight, notice the positive health effects and changes I experience
4. Cook at least one vegetarian dinner per week
Education/Career
Kick Anatomy & Physiology 2’s butt and end the semester with an A!
How will I get there?
1. Set aside 8-10 hours each week for studying – create a study plan and stick to it
2. See the tutor at least 2x a month (not just before exams!)
3. Utilize open lab times
Get an A in English composition
How will I get there?
1. Set aside 8-10 hours each week for studying – create a study plan and stick to it
2. Utilize the writing center
Take the pre-entrance exam for nursing school
How will I get there?
1. Already registered for January 22nd
Apply to nursing school
How will I get there?
1. Continue to research the programs I’m interested in
2. Decide on professional references and ask them
3. Meet with reps from each school to get advice/input on application
4. Work on essay and get help/feedback on the process
5. Know that this may be just practice, and KEEP TRYING!
Dec 31, 2010
Dec 5, 2010
Joining the Pumpkin Oatmeal Craze
I'm so far behind on this whole oatmeal craze, especially the pumpkin oatmeal craze. But...I've finally joined the cool kids and made my own. And now I wonder what I was waiting for! This is a delicious, filling and nutritious way to start the day and I'm sure I'll be converting to oatmeal for breakfast for the entire winter.
Quick and Easy Pumpkin Oatmeal
1 cup milk
1 cup water
Pinch of salt
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 tbsp raw sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 cup canned pumpkin
Bring milk, water and pinch of salt to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the oatmeal and sugar and bring to another boil.
Turn the heat down to medium and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg and cook for another 5-6 minutes.
Let stand for a few minutes to thicken. Garnish with pecans and serve.
Makes 6 servings (1/2 cup each).
Quick and Easy Pumpkin Oatmeal
1 cup milk
1 cup water
Pinch of salt
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 tbsp raw sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 cup canned pumpkin
Bring milk, water and pinch of salt to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the oatmeal and sugar and bring to another boil.
Turn the heat down to medium and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg and cook for another 5-6 minutes.
Let stand for a few minutes to thicken. Garnish with pecans and serve.
Makes 6 servings (1/2 cup each).
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