january overview.

January had some ups and downs but I'm glad I stuck it out!

These were my goals for January:
1- lose 5 pounds
2- be active at least 4 days a week
3- drink aloe vera juice 3 times a week
4- don't eat McDonald's or any burger type fast food

Did I reach my goals?
1- no
2- no (missed 1 week)
3- no (missed 1 week)
4- check!

I met 1 of my 4 goals for the month. Looking back over the month, I'm bummed I didn't make more of my goals (especially losing 5 lbs).

On a positive note, I was active 14 out of 31 days this month (45%)! I think I've gotten into a better routine about working out and can feel that I'm getting stronger.

I'm a very visual person and my monthly calender (below) helped me to stay on track and see my goals.

This week I had a couple low points....
- one day at work I had 2 bags of cheese puffs
- someone told me that I'm a 'big girl' and that I'll probably struggle with weight my whole life
- went to Pizza Ranch and ate a ton of pizza at their buffet

I recognize these low points BUT refuse to let them define me. In fact, I don't want to focus on them but hope I can turn them into things that motivate me to push harder.

The HARDER the STRUGGLE the more GLORIOUS the TRIUMPH!