*Still Going Strong*

Back in January I talked about my goals and resolutions to have a healthier and happier 2013!
You can see that first post right here!
I am happy to say that I was successful with my first goal of not eating fast food in January.
Just McDonald's on the one school half day when we met friends for lunch. And I had a salad!

This is a page from a little mini album I made a year or two ago titled "Get Healthy, Get Fit". It is actually a scraplift of a mini I saw in one of the scrapbook magazines. Just some little reminders of things I can do to have a healthier lifestyle.

Because I think it is important for me and my family.

And because I am at a point in my life where I am ready!

So for February, I have set two goals along with continuing to avoid fast food. I'm not saying I will never have fast food again. But really trying to limit the stuff to once a month. And if I make it through a whole month without eating it, great!

But now for my first February goal...

I will be in bed no later than 11pm on school nights. And for me, it is a challenge because I love to stay up late. Sometimes 12:30 or 1am. But it's really, really starting to wear me down. And I have failed at this in the past. But for some reason, I am ready. So far in February, I have made it to bed every night by 11pm. And that is saying a lot! A friend of mine just told me yesterday that she had read a report by a doctor that said if you have a choice between exercising and getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep, go for the sleep. It really is so beneficial to your health!
That said though, goal number two for the month...

ok, I know it says every day, but that was then and this is now. I will be happy with five days per week. I have a better success rate when I allow myself a day or two to slack. And actually today was supposed to be a slack day and I chose to do yoga instead. So far in February I have exercised five out of six days. I like to mix it up, too. I jog/walk or ride my bike outdoors when the weather is nice. But I also like to do yoga, pilates, and cardio/strength training videos indoors. The key is changing it up frequently so I don't get bored. And it is such a good influence on the kids, too. When they see me exercise, often times they want to join in. Even if it's only for a little bit. And they know that mommy exercises to be healthy. Not to lose weight or be skinny.

So I am feeling good right now and am on track. Just one month, one week and one day at a time :)

I will have more pages from my mini to share as I set new goals in the upcoming months.
But for now I also want to share a post I have up on the Craft Your Nest blog. Some Valentine's Day inspiration and a few free printables. Make sure to say hi if you stop by over there :)
And have a great weekend!