Resolution Goals

Lucas' goals for 2010

2010-01-20T08:54:00.000-08:00

I figured it is time to update my goals sense the last ones I had on this blog where from about one and a half years ago. My report on those goals are: first, get A's in college. Well I have since graduated, but my last two semesters I did get straight A's. Second, I wanted to Lose 2o lbs. I lost 35 lbs and now weigh what I did in High School. Third, I wanted to make a rock hard budget. I do admit I haven't succeeded as well on this one as the first two. Shellie and I make a lot less money then we did a year ago, and we still are doing OK, so I guess you could say we are starting to get things in order.

New goals for this year are: First, Stop drinking pop/real or fake sugar drinks. I want to just drink Water or fresh juice. This is just part of the new healthy lifestyle I am trying to live. Second, run a half marathon in 1hr 45min. I ran my first half last year and it took me 1hr 55min, so I want to do better. I am also running my first race this year with Libby in Salt Lake City and I told her I would beat her time by half. Third, get my survey licence in Arizona & Nevada. I want to move back to St. George. Most Surveyors down there are licenced in all three states, so to better help me get a job; I need to be licenced in all three states. My hurdle is, I need to take each states specific test and then pay all the fees which will be about a $1000. I am already working and doing well on my goals. I haven't drank any pop for the last 20 days. We got a family pass to the Olympic oval, because they have an indoor track, so I am running a few times a week. I also wake up each morning at six to do strength training. I am currently trying to get references from Five licenced land surveyors, because I need this to get licenced in the other states.

Jessie's goals for 2010!

2010-01-19T14:21:00.000-08:00

Okay so here are my goals for this year. Yes I know that several of these have been my goals previously, but apparently I need to work on them harder. So here goes:
* Actually get ready in the morning.
* Eat healthier
* Go to bed at a reasonable hour.
* Quit biting nails.
* Read 25 books.
* Save Money
* Stay in Shape
* Stay Positive!!!!

A family Goal, if you want to participate.

2010-01-19T14:15:00.000-08:00

Now I kind of feel like I am the only one who posts on this blog, so I have an idea, no one has to do it, but I'm going to put it out there anyway.
I think that everyone should post their goals for 2010, and keep everyone updated on this blog throughout the year. It is only a suggestion, but I think if we posted our progress and cheered each other on, we might be more motivated to achieve our goals for the year. This is why this blog was invented in the first place, so we should use it once in a while. This isn't a requirement, just a suggestion.
Hope to see posts from everyone.

Come on Let's Motivate!

2009-06-10T18:06:00.000-07:00

Well, since no one ever updates this blog but me, I thought that I would update everyone on how my goals are going. Well, I have decided what to do with my life, at least for the next year or two. I am going to go to SUU and get me a bachelors degree in English. I haven't been doing too well with the nail biting, but I am not as bad as I could be. So far I have read 13 books this year, and I have finished the Book of Mormon, finally! I am saving my money like crazy, especially since I will be moving out in about two months and living on my own! Which I am very excited and nervous about. I have been a lot more positive lately, especially after reading The Power of Positive Thinking. That book really inspired me. I have been doing some scrapbooking. In fact I think that I got about four pages done, since the beginning of this year. So that is how my goals are going so far.
Now, I think that everyone who is participating in this blog should post about how their goals are going for this year. We should not put this blog to waist. It is a great idea and since it is the middle of the year I think we all need a reminder to work on our goals, I know I do! So everyone who is working on their goals for this year keep on going I know that you can accomplish what you want!

"The Power of Positive Thinking"

2009-02-27T09:54:00.000-08:00

So as one of my goals for this year is to be more positive, and since I made Libby mad venting to her, I was recommended a book called The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale. I haven't quite finished reading the book but I have already noticed a difference in my attitude. This book is full of great advice on how to think more positively about everything. If anyone is being negative or depressed I would definitely recommend this book.

Jessie's Goals for 2009

2009-01-11T14:00:00.000-08:00

So this year my goals are going to be similar to the ones I had last year except for a few exceptions.

- Read 25 books.
- Save my money.
- Decide what to do with my life.
- Quit biting my nails.
- Be positive.
- Make friends.
- Scrapbook more often.

Now where to begin?

Anisa's Goals

2008-12-28T09:15:00.000-08:00

Organize digital photos with tags
Lose 25-30 lbs.
Budget our money and follow a budget:)

2009 Goals!

2008-12-26T19:50:00.000-08:00

2009 Goals:
I want to be a personal Trainer/Nutritionist - So I am going to get certified for both!
Hopefully get on at a Gym and teach classes!
Read at least 2 books
Get caught up on all my scrapbooking
Hunter Safety - I really am going to do it this year!
Run 4 Half Marathons

These are my goals this year - Hopefully I can get them accomplished

How Did I Do?

2008-12-20T17:01:00.000-08:00

So the year is almost over and here is a summary of how I did with my goals for this year. My first goal was to Be Positive. For the most part I think that I was positive most of the time. I had some bad days but I blame school and stress for those days. My second goal was to learn how to budget. From about January to May I had to budget for my finance class that I was taking, after that semester I've been better with my money but I haven't really kept a budget. My third goal was to quit biting my nails. I didn't really accomplish this goal. I don't bite my nails a lot, I more like trim my nails when they get too long for me. My final goal was to read 25 books this year. I did not accomplish that goal like I wanted too. I thought that since I was taking three literature classes this year that I would be able to reach that goal but the truth is I sparknoted a lot of the books I had to read for my classes!!! I did read 18 books and there is still two weeks until the end of the year I am hoping to be able to get a few more books in by then. Some of the things that I have accomplished this year are graduating from Institute back in April, and graduating from Dixie State College with my associates of Science this month!! So that is my review of this years.

P90X!

2008-12-08T18:08:00.000-08:00

As you all know I love to workout! I can't start the day without a 2 hour workout(5-7am)! I felt like I leveled off with running and I wasn't getting any faster(I needed some endurance Training)! I have also been wanting to get lean, and saw an ad for P90x about a year ago! Well I have started the program, I love it. Now I have been working out for a long time, I usually work out 6-7 days a week for 2 hours! This program is kicking my butt! I have sore muscles in places I never thought I even had muscles I even almost throw-up half way through some of the DVDs! So we will see how it goes but supposedly I will get lean in 90 days!

My new year resolution: Get Lean and Run a Mile in 8 Minutes or Under!

Its that time again!

2008-11-30T18:28:00.001-08:00

So it is that time of year again!

We need to see how we did on our last years goals and set some new goals this up coming year!

I know we get really busy, but Lets really be motivating and encouraging to our group!

That is the whole point of doing this blog, so we can support eachother!

Please starting updating and posting new goals for

2009!

To finish the year!

2008-04-26T18:59:00.001-07:00

These are the 3 runs I hope to complete before the year ends!! St. George Marathon - October 26 Miles
The Other Half-Moab October with Libby-13.1 Miles
The trails at River Run-September - 13 Miles - (Run from Gunlock to Ivins)

Be Positive!

2008-03-12T18:14:00.000-07:00

So, one thing that I've noticed that I have had a problem with in the last few weeks, with a thanks to Libby for constantly pointing it out to me, is that I have a tendency to be negative about myself. So over the last week I have been trying to be really positive, and I feel great!!! I have noticed that I am a lot happier, and I feel a lot better about myself. Let me tell you it has taken a lot of prayer to help me. I think that if everyone tries to be more positive and optimistic that you will notice a great difference!!
~Jessie~

Let's keep movin' along

2008-02-20T18:16:00.000-08:00

So far I have been doing really well with my goals. I've already got two books read which is really good for me while I'm in school, and I'm starting another book, which is hilarious so far. My budgeting is doing really well. My finance teacher had us write out a budget for February and I have been doing really good to keep up with it, and I'm shocked at how much I spend on stuff that I don't need. I'm trying really hard to be a penny pincher so that I can have lots of money for this trip to Alaska in May.
~Jessie~

Still De-junking!!

2008-02-20T16:31:00.000-08:00

I have a big pile for DI and I try to throw at least 3 things a day away.
As soon as we get our taxes done, the trust business done and my
company goes back north, I will get doing more of my de-junking!!

How are you doing?

2008-02-16T18:46:00.000-08:00

How is your marathon training coming? I ran for 45 minutes at 6.5mph today, I also run with tons of clothes on, hoping I can sweat alot.
Shell

And so it begins..

2008-01-28T11:45:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to keep you updated with how I've been doing with my goals so far. Well, I have finished one book (Bridge to Terabithia) and am starting to read Persuasion, by Jane Austen. I haven't bit any of my nails in a week and they are starting to get long, which is kind of weird since I'm not really used to having long nails. For my Personal Finance class we have to make a budget for the next three months, and I'm determined to stick to it. So that is how I am doing right now.
Jessie

It Starts Today!!!

2008-01-28T10:26:00.001-08:00

Hey Shellie, our running plan that you posted a few posts ago starts today...you ready for it? I've been preparing myself mentally all day yesterday and today. Crazy stuff!!! Just checking in!

Libby

Total Running!

2008-01-19T11:08:00.001-08:00

Ok Libby I didn't do quite as well as I wanted to I only ran 16 miles this week darn it. What did you run? Hopefully I can do better next week. Remember the 28th of January that starts are training schedule for the Half Marathon. Are you still going to run the 10k in march 10th I was thinking of signing up.
Shell

Learning to Budget

2008-01-16T11:11:00.000-08:00

This semester I am taking a personal finance class to help me learn how to budget and manage my money. So far it has been helpful and I am sure that it will continue to help me improve my money management skills. I will try to give ideas for those of you who are also trying to be better at managing your money.
Jessie

Quote for the RUNNERS!!!

2008-01-08T20:11:00.000-08:00

"We are different, in essence, from other men (women). If you want to win something, run 100 meters. If you want to experience something, run a marathon." Emil Zatopek

Game ON!

2008-01-08T20:07:00.001-08:00

Shellie - I have made it to the gym five times already starting on January 3rd. I have stayed for two hours each day. I'm determined to run this race! Just checking on you...I'm sure you're on game! How's your tummy doing? MOTIVATION, MOTIVATION, MOTIVATION!!! We can do this!

Libby

De-junk, de-junk, de-junk!!

2007-12-30T17:49:00.000-08:00

My new year's resolution is to de-junk my body and my house. I probably will never break my habit of coke but I can try to cut out the rest of the sugary things I eat. I've got too much junk in my house and too many unfinished projects so I need to throw stuff away which may be just as hard for me to do as giving up coke.
Debbie

It's SET in STONE!!!

2007-12-29T13:05:00.000-08:00

I signed up for the SLC Half Marathon, I'm $45.00 less in my bank account and will not let that $45.00 go to waste. Let the training begin! Shellie - you better register...I don't want to run this alone...I'm already seeing a great picture of the two of us at the finish line dripping in sweat - I can SO SEE IT! Although, I know you are going to totally pass me up, but I'm okay with that. If you register before January 1st you will save $10.00. Hurry, hurry, hurry. Maybe I can get Cash to join us as well since he is so gungho for the St. George Marathon. Okay - SO I'M TOTALLY EXCITED ABOUT THIS. We can do this!

Motivation!!!

2007-12-19T17:38:00.000-08:00

Shellie, You are so good at exercising!!! I am just struggling to get motivated. That's my one and only problem!!! Once I get my butt to the gym and get exercising I'm fine, but it's that whole bit of getting there!!! I think this is what I'm going to do...I'm going to sign up for the Salt Lake City Half Marathon because it will be set in stone that I have to do it! That will for sure remind me and get me to the gym. Have you signed up yet?

Libby

I Agree with Budgeting

2007-12-19T17:26:00.001-08:00

So I was going to comment on Lucas and Budgeting but decided I just have so much to say about it! I need to start a budget as well. I don't have a steady flow of income, yet I feel like I have all the money in the world...NOT SO!!! The only thing that I remotely am doing correct is paying my tithing and the rest...well I'm just hoping for the best! I haven't quite figured out how I'm going to do this budget, but all I know is I need to make a budget and stay with it! At one time, oh about six months ago (prior to Alaska) I was doing so good with budgeting...I think it helped that I had a steady flow of bills to pay and I had a steady flow of income. I really need to figure something out for my money and finances. I think maybe the Internet has to have something on setting up a budget and sticking to it! My two pieces of advice I've stuck by are this. 1. I always make sure the first check I write out when I do my bills is my tithing, then I stick it in the mail - get it out of my hands...otherwise (since I'm kind of inactive) it won't make it to the bishop and forgive me for saying this...I'm screwed on getting it to him! I FOR SURE have a testimony of tithing and know that by paying it I have been able to stay out of dept and have the money I need to get by. (Now I just need to stay active and I might get more blessings???) 2. I always put a percentage of my paycheck into one of my savings account. I have a savings account with my checking account, BUT I have a savings account in a bank across town (St. George - since I'm in Kanarraville) that the only way I can get money out of there is by going there physically and pulling it out myself. BUT I also have a direct deposit set up through work that puts the money in there...so I basically never get to that bank, yet I keep having this money pile up. That's it! That's all I can say about finances that I even really know work...and no pun intended - can bare my testimony about?!?! ;)

Lucas and Budgeting

2007-12-16T15:01:00.000-08:00

I have been working on this goal the most lately. I am getting older and it seams all I think about is what I want now instead of planning for the future. I am trying to think back to how our parents lived and follow their examples. We are such a spoiled generation. The budget is just a beginning point for a lot of goals, like getting that four Wheeler payed for and other things. I am trying to enter all the receipts on the computer as soon as I get home for the day, so I always know how much money we have left. Also to save money, I take water and snacks to work to save on the gas station visits. That should also help with the 20lbs I need to still lose. When it comes to lunches, I try to take a sack lunch, or the 99 cent value menus are my best friend. Any other tips would be appreciated. Sorry logan that I made fun of you for being a tight wad.

Running!!

2007-12-12T15:52:00.000-08:00

Libby - How is your running coming along. I did mine, I ran for 40 minutes on 6mph incline 2,3,4,5,6. Ran for 10 min on 5.5 incline 4. Walked for 5 min on 4.3mph- Warm up - my cool down was 5 min walking backwards on 3mph.
Your Turn.

Challenge! - 60 Minute Run

2007-12-06T18:21:00.000-08:00

Libby,
Here is your first challenge you have week to complete - Endurance Test!
60 Minute Run - Set your treadmill to 5.5-6.0 mph (you may adjust as you see fit, but stay between 5.5-6.0), adjust your incline ever 2.5 minutes start low increase then decrease. If you need to stop and take a walking break that is fine just report for how long and what mph you walked at.
Tell me how many minutes you ran, what speed & what inclines you did?
I will do the same challenge.
Shell

Training for Half Marathon!

2007-11-30T11:05:00.001-08:00

January
28-Mon - Stretch & Strength (Lift Weights)
29-Tues-3 mile Run
30-Wed-2 Mile Run or Cross
31-Thu-3 Mile Run + Strength
February
1-Fri-30 Min Cross
2-Sat-4 Mile Run
3-Sun-Rest
4-Mon-Stretch & Strength
5-Tue-3 Mile Run
6-Wed-2 mile Run or Cross
7-Thur-3 Mile Run + Strength
8-Fri-30 min Cross
9-Sat- 4 mile Run
10-Sun-Rest
11-Mon-Stretch & Strength
12-Tue-3.5 Mile Run
13-Wed-2 mile Run or Cross
14-Thur-3.5 Mile Run + Strength 15-Fri- 40 Mon Cross
16-Sat- 5 Mile Run
17-Sun-Rest
18-Mon-Stretch & Strength
19-Tues-3.5 Mile Run
20-Wed-2 mile Run or Cross
21-Thur-3.5 Mile Run + Strength
22-Fri-40 Min Cross
23-Sat-5 Mile Run
24-Sun-Rest
25-Mon-Stretch & Strength
26-Tue-4 mile Run
27-Wed-2 mile run or Cross
28-Thur-4 Mile Run + Strength
29-Fri-40 Min Cross
March
1-Sat-6 Mile Run
2-Sun-Rest
3-Mon-Stretch & Strength
4-Tue-4 mile Run
5-Wed-2 Mile run or Cross
6-Thur-4 Mile Run + Strength
7-Fri-Rest
8-Sat-5-K Race
9-Sun-Rest
10-Mon-Stretch & Strength
11-Tue-4.5 Mile Run
12-Wed-3 Mile Run or Cross
13-Thur-4.5 Mile Run + Strength
14-Fri-50 Min Cross
15-Sat-7 mile Run
16-Sun-Rest
17-Mon-Stretch & Strength
18-Tues-4.5 mile Run
19-Wed-3 Mile Run or Cross
20-Thur-4.5 mile Run
21-Fri-50 Mon Cross
22-Sat-8 mile Run
23-Sun-Rest
24-Mon-Stretch & Strength
25-Tue-5 mile Run
26-Wed-3 Mile Run or Cross
27-Thur-5 mile Run + Strength
28-Fri-Rest
29-10-K Race
30-Sun-Rest
31-Mon-Stretch & Strength
April
1-Tue-5 mile Run
2-Wed-3 Mile Run or Cross
3-Thur-5 mile Run + Strength
4-Fri-60 Min Cross
5-Sat-9 Mile Run
6-Sun-Rest
7-Mon-Stretch & Strength
8-Tue-5 mile Run
9-Wed-3 mile Run or Cross
10-Thur 5 mile Run + Strength
11-Fri-60 Min Cross
12-Sat-10 mile Run
13-Sun-Rest
14-Mon-Stretch & Strength
15-Tue-4 mile Run
16-Wed-3 mile Run or Cross
17-Thur-Rest
18-Fri-Rest
19-Sat-Salt Lake-Half Marathon

Running Journal

2007-11-30T09:57:00.000-08:00

I think that I am going to get me a little notebook to keep track of my time and miles ran each day. I can never remember from one day to the next how many miles I ran. Right now I have been doing 37 minutes with a 5 minute cool down on the treadmill - but I can never remember how many miles I ended up running. Believe me it's not many, however, I do get over two miles. Yeah buddy! Anyhow, I think that by keeping a journal this will help me to stay on top of things and work my way up! I'll let you know how that goes.

10K & St. George Marathon

2007-11-30T09:47:00.001-08:00

The St. George Marahon (you've probably already looked at it...) is October 8, 2008. Registration begins April 1, 2008 and ends May 1, 2008.

10K - March 15, 2008 (Spectrum 10K) registration is $20.00 and the deadline is Wednesday, March 12th - 6:00pm.

Half Marathon Information!

2007-11-30T09:41:00.000-08:00

The Half Marathon is April 19th, 2008 (Saturday)
Time:7:00am
Registartion fee before April 15th - $55.00
Register online at www.saltlakecitymarathon.com/Half_Marathon.183.0.html
Go their and check out any other info you would like to know - Like the Route etc...

Marathon

2007-11-29T13:02:00.000-08:00

That is a very good question. I have a couple dilemma's - The Salt Lake Marathon is on April 18th. But they also have a half marathon which I am thinking about running instead of the full one. I really want to run the St. George Marathon, and training in the summer would be 10x more fun than training in the winter. In the winter you get to run on a treadmill, after 6 miles I am so bored. Plus my speed and pace outside is way better than on a treadmill. You could run the half marathon with me up here it wouldn't be too hard to train and be able to run 13 miles, by April.
Here is my other dilemma - weight - I like the weight I am at although I am 10 pounds less than my actual goal. I am OK where I am right now but don't want to loose anymore weight. So if I start to train and loose any weight then I will stop training until I can force myself to eat more, before I start training again. If that makes sense. I know they sound like real problems huh.

Marathon

2007-11-29T09:59:00.000-08:00

So Shellie what Marathon are you thinking of running? St. George? I have always had the goal to run the St. George Marathon...but when it comes down to it, well it hasn't happened yet?!?! Hopefully you can motivate me? Good for you!

Libby