Good morning and happy March! This month is going to be so much fun! I have some great events on the horizon:
- Peanut Butter & Co’s Nutropolitan Art Museum program this Friday
- NYJL Winter Ball with Theodora and Bo this Saturday
- I’m hosting my 2nd NYC Healthy & Fitness Blogger and Reader brunch on March 13th sponsored by Eggland’s Best
- My sister-in-law’s 21st birthday NYC style including dinner reservations at Lavo on March 20th
- National Half Marathon weekend with Ali in Washington, DC
These fun events have me excited for the month but also focused on my health and fitness goals. A few people have asked me what I’m focusing on right now.
My February goals were:
- PR in the NYRR 4 miler (accomplished!)
- Cross train at least 2x per week (accomplished!)
My March goals are as follows:
- Complete the National Half Marathon under 2:15 (reach goal under 2:10)
- Lose 5 more pounds by focusing on eating less processed food and limiting my beer and wine enjoyment to the weekends
- Practice yoga at least 1x per week
- Stay in touch with friends and family
Today’s health and fitness tip relates to goals perfectly!
Fitness tip of the day: Reward yourself! Set mini goals for yourself with rewards for each goal to keep you motivated!
Since I’m in love with everything in the new JCrew catalog, I’ve already chosen a few incentive items. For each goal I achieve this month, I’m able to purchase one! This will keep me from enjoying aimless shopping during the month which saves money and it helps me stay focused. I mean after all, these items are so much better than an extra cookie or glass of wine.
What are your goals for the month?
Sounds like a super fun month ahead! Enjoy.
I’m going to the Nutropolitan event too! Are you going to the cocktail party on Thurs or just the gallery on Friday? Gracie from Girl Meets Life is coming with me as well…
More yoga is on my list for March goals too. I want to see if I can really get into it! The class I took last night was at Equinox with Sam. He was great!
Cocktail event? I think I missed that one. When/where is it? 🙂
Sounds like a fun and productive month!
Not sure what excites me more..the peanut butter museum program or the half marathon 🙂
Great goals! and it sounds like you have a lot of fun things happening :-)I am excited to finally meet you at your Eggland’s brunch!
I spent an hour in Jcrew yeesteray and tried on so many things.. In an effort to save $$ I am trying to try on stuff think about it and then if I really want it go back and buy it.. I walked out empty handed but I am going back tomrorow to get a shirt I really want 🙂
Sounds like a great kick-off to spring!! I also like to reward myself with clothes but another of my favorites is a spa day.
My blog has my monthly goals – but my big one is to workout 5x a week, no excuses. This is going to be hardest for me I think.
Susan, I have faith that you can work out 5x per week! Set some great incentives like clothes, massages, etc!
Love your incentive system. Great idea 🙂
Thanks Valerie! I think it will work well. We’ll see! 🙂
Oh, I really wanted to go the the Peanut Butter & Co’s Nutropolitan Art Museum program, but unfortunately I’ll be away from NYC this weekend. I have a minor addiction to Peanut butter! Keep up the good work! I enjoy your blog 🙂
Thanks for the sweet comment. I hope you can join the blogger brunch on the 13th?
I’m going on Friday too! Hopefully I’ll see you there!
Good luck with your March goals – I think it’s going to be a good month! 🙂
What time are you going Caitlin? I hope to see you at the 2pm session! 🙂
Long time reader, first time poster 🙂 Yay for your Feb. accomplishments!! My goals for March are:
1. Drink a green smoothie a day (Ive been drinking abt 4 a week, so shouldn’t be too hard)
2. Blog 3 times a week (Just started blogging again, but now that I have a plan and focus, I can make it work!)
3. Start commenting on blogs and interacting….not just reading, which I have done with various blogs for the past 2years!!
I’m so glad you commented tonight! I love active readers who add to the blog! Do you live in Auburn Alabama??
Yep, sure do! Moved here in May 2010, as my husband started working on his PhD this year!! Have you ever been to ‘The Loveliest Village on the Plains’?
I love the reward system! (And the ones you’ve already picked for yourself!) I used to reward myself with fun new workout gear (I figured if I met my workout goals then I’d actually have a reason to use my shiny new prizes) but I’ve fallen off the wagon…Thanks for the inspiration to get back on!
All of your upcomming March events sound great! Blogger and reader brunch, huh? Nice new combo!! Here’s to a great month! 🙂