February Oops, March Goals!

February goals...didn't go so well! Here is my recap:

• Workout five times per week.
  Between soccer, fitness classes at the gym and meeting up with my trainer, Rachel -- I have successfully reached this goal!
  
• Complete my Plank Challenge!
  I stuck with this for about 2 weeks and then I just forgot to do it, then I got lazy and decided that I was over it. I think I will try this again in March with a little less agressive plan of attack!
  
• No shopping.
  My rent was reduced this month, I got my state and federal tax refunds AND my (delayed) holiday bonus...I'm not NOT going to splurge a little bit! I did only buy things that I either NEEDED, have wanted for a long time, is something to keep me motivated to workout and be healthy...and maybe a sparkly dress for Vegas!
  
• Stick to the envelope system.
  I feel like I did a good job of spending and saving this month, but I did not use the good old envelope system.
  
• Cook a healthy dinner twice a week.
  I have been good about cooking dinner and even breakfast for myself! I make protein pancakes on Sunday and freeze them individually. They are so yummy and I really love a hot breakfast that keeps me satisified through lunch. I also have started making salmon for myself! I love Kowalskis (my local awesome grocery store) sells individual, fresh salmon filets!
  

So, here we are. In MARCH! Love that...Spring is close! I mean, it did snow 10 inches yesterday. It was piled so high that I couldn't get my car in the garage. So I left her running in the alley while I shoveled out a path for myself to gun it into the spot. I totally bit it once...but it was a great arm workout! I digress...goals for March:

• Workout five times per week.
  I have been successful about getting in five workouts per week and I know that this will be NBD!
  
• Plank for one minute, three times a week.
  That sounds totally wimpy, compared to my February goal. Gotta be realistic here, friends!
  
• Tuesday weigh-ins.
  This month, I am really focusing on weight loss. I have been food journaling and will kick start a more intense lifestyle change next week. I know that keeping track of my weight is the best way to keep me accountable, so I am weighing in Tuesdays...whether I like it or not!
  
• Properly manage my money, including my monthly savings contribution.
  I have my bank automatically transfer a certain amount into my savings account from every paycheck. I usually don't notice it...let's make sure I really don't notice it. AKA: no borrowing money from savings this month!
  
• Cook a healthy dinner twice a week.
  Let's just keep this one on the list...I have even saved a few recipes that will make a yummy dinner and delicious leftovers!
  
• Visit at least one open house.
  I would like to buy a house in 2013. I want to be as preapared as possible come Fall, when I really start looking. Checking out open houses will help learn what I want in a house and will help me get motivated to save my money!
  
• Be good at the beach!
  I'm going to the beach with my parents at the end of the month. It's always so easy to break the healthy habits on vacation. I know that this is the time to "splurge"...but let's set some rules.
  
  1. Get in some sort of workout everyday. Walking on the beach counts, so does swimming laps in the pool!
  2. Start each day off right with a healthy, low carb breakfast. Bring protein pancake mix and enjoy the Florida oranges!
  3. Try and plan out how you will be eating each day, so that you can adjust accordingly. Eat a lighter lunch before hitting up The Whale's Rib :)

PHEW! That was a long list. Hopefully come April, we will see lots of GREEN!

xoxo,
l