New Year's Resolutions during the rest of the year...

So by now, I am sure most people are tired of hearing about any new year's resolutions that might have been made. As a matter of fact, I would imagine that life is getting in the way of most of those resolutions. It's mid February and the "new year" has come and is going on its merry way....right into March.
with March, comes spring time...flowers in bloom, color returns to our dreary world of winder and barren trees and everyone starts planning for the warm summer season of lake visits, beaches and bikinis!
Ahhhhhh! That new years resolution to workout more or lose x number of pounds or inches is back to the forefront of the minds once again!

Well, I have so far managed to KEEP my new years goals in tact. My workout partner has been gone for the last week and a half and yet I made it to each workout by myself....but I am so glad she is back! Working out alone is hard. The company is good and the progress continues......accountability! It's another good reason to blog! : D

I have a few friends who have been doing various workouts or diets....I understand the need to get to a certain point. We all reach that summit and look down (or back) at our life and decide where we want to be in relation to where we are. Some of us reach that summit more times than we wish existed.
I have tried the Adkins diet. I have tried the low carb diet. the slimfast diet. the hcg diet. Some fad diets work better than others.



We all have different experiences with each of them. Hcg worked great to get me to a point that I could manage...BUT it didn't help me stay there at the point I wanted to be.
Each diet is a fad diet because they are only meant to be done for a short time. then exercise should kick in. Muscle is what burns fat. Muscle is what helps you stay at that point you worked so hard to reach!
Exercise is the only way to manage yourself.
I haven't tried p90x. I know people who have. I also know it works differently for each individual that does the workout. EVERY workout and EVERY diet will affect each of us differently. WHY?? Because we are ALL different. Each person is a unique individual with a different set of challenges, weaknesses, goals and strengths! You have to know yourself, your strengths, your weaknesses and you have to set your own goals!

THEN you will SUCCEED!
I get carried away....I start to panic that I messed up and therefore I am going to fail. I am not! I have until December. It is only mid-february. What is the matter with me??? Well, i think it has come to be referred to as "instant gratification" in America. We want it NOW! Gaining weight didn't happen over night and losing it and building the muscle to keep it off won't happen over night either.

Ok. Time to get off of the soap box. :D
I hope you have stuck with your new year's resolution or your goal for the year of 2012.
Life is an ADVENTURE! Go Live It!!

February 2012

Well, January has come and gone. It seems as though this year is already flying away! We just got to 2012!
February 2012 has been exciting though it has only existed for three days as of writing this blog. I have gotten in touch with a couple of friends from the past. The future is unfolding nicely! 2012 is going to be a great year!

My photography is branching out and growing as was one of my goals for the year.

My fitness is improving....as was another goal...still working on NOT hearing that "I told you so" phrase. :)
I got a compliment from a trainer today which really boosted my faith in the workout I have been implementing.

I have wonderful "Life's Treasures" in my life! And in case you are wondering what "Life's Treasures" are, they are friends! Life is a journey. Friends are the treasures you find along the way. Though it may sound cheesy, corny, or like a mushy fortune cookie phrase...it is one of my truths that I hold dear.

My very best friend and I are celebrating another anniversary this month!

And let's not forget Valentine's Day is in a couple of weeks! So remember your sweethearts and your friends...and your family!

Enjoy the month of February 2012 to the FULLEST as it will be gone the way of January 2012 before you know it!.....Til next week, adieu!