If you’ve been following us for a while you may remember our Zone Perfect Blog Forward Challenge #1 post back in January. If you don’t remember, here’s a quick recap…
Like lots of other people, we made three new year’s resolutions. Those were to:
1) eat better
2) do at least a 30 minute workout each day
3) play more with my daughter
Read my Zone Perfect Blog Forward Challenge #1 and Challenge #2 posts if you missed them.
Disclosure: Although I have entered the Zone Perfect Blog Forward program and received complimentary product and ZonePerfect promotional items, I am free to comment about ZonePerfect in a positive, neutral or negative fashion as I wish.
In challenge #1, I wrote a letter to myself that stated:
“Dear self, I know you haven’t been sticking to all of your new year’s resolutions but don’t be so hard on yourself. Big changes start with baby steps and a LOT of will power and YOU CAN DO IT! Now get off of Pinterest and cook a healthy meal, do a little workout or get outside and play with your daughter.” – Self
By the time challenge #2 came along (in May 2014), I had fallen off of the “healthy eating” band wagon due to being a few months pregnant. At that point I just wanted whatever I was craving and what wouldn’t make me sick. Now that challenge #3 is here, I feel that I’ve been back on track with the healthy eating. I’ve been wanting nothing but fresh foods like fruits, vegetables and healthier meals and snacks during the third trimester. While I’m partial to the awesome Zone Perfect bars, I will recommend that you try the kid’s Zone Perfect bars and the Simply Perfect bars. These are my favorites for snack time and easy to take along in the diaper bag.
As far as resolution #2 (the workouts), I have definitely not stuck to these. I have no problem walking 3+ miles in the mornings but I just haven’t been on a regular routine of doing this. However, I cannot wait to get back to a regular workout routine after I have this baby. I’m ready for the Fall weather, morning walks and occasional gym sessions.
I’ve been doing great with resolution #3 (playing with my daughter more). She now goes to preschool two days per week which gives me more time alone to get blog work done and more time with her when she’s home. We recently celebrated her 3rd birthday and she got lots of fun new toys and activities that keep us busy, busy, busy.
These Blog Forward challenges from Zone Perfect have certainly made me more aware of my original resolutions. I would normally do the “set it and forget it” method where I would make resolutions and forget about them a few months later.
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I never really made any resolutions. When I want to do something, it doesn't matter the time of year! I have been exercising more and working on potty training so it's been successful to me!
Sometimes I do but not usually because I don't stick w/ them!
I did make a resolution to eat healthier foods. I am doing ok with this, most of the time.
twinkle at optonline dot net
I am not a resolution maker, but I have been working on a healthier me this year!
I am not a resolution maker so, I didn't make any this year.
My resolution this year was to not have a resolution and I am doing great on keeping that so far!
I made a resolution to get more sleep…not getting much still!
I made several and I have stuck to some and some i have not!
To lose weight and I've lost 15 lbs so far!
My new years resolution was to lose all the weight I gained over the past 3 years and get back to what I was when I was 18. I was 254 when I made it and now I'm 150. It only took about 5 months to lose it all and I'm still sticking to it!
mcfallsk8er[at]aim[dot]com
I really don't make any resolution cuz I never follow through!
I used to, but never keep them. So now I just try to live a generally healthier lifestyle, without specific goals. (CoreyOlomon at gmail dot com)
My New Year's resolution was to quit drinking soda, and I have stuck to that resolution!
skkorman AT bellsouth DOT net
I used to in the past but haven't the most recent years. I find it easier to make habits throughout the year.
I started out on the right foot and ended off taking the other road;) However, I have recommitted and am actually doing pretty well now with the goal I set!
I resolved to keep up relationships with extended family members. In most cases, I've done pretty well – but there's definitely room for improvement!
I do make them and I'm still trying to keep it.
I gave up on them because I never kept them
Nope!
I've made resolutions in the past but I never stick with them. So my new resolution is to not make resolutions!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
I didn't make any this year
Yes I made one to get a job and I did accomplish that 2 months to the day after I made it.
I didn't really make any resolutions this year. Usually I try to focus on fitness and losing weight, but I was pregnant this year, so that went out the window! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
I don't really make resolutions but I did want to use my smartphone less and I have done that.
My resolution was to lose weight & eat healthier & I have stuck with it!
andysavi.mom@gmail.com
Yes, I make them and this year I did it.
I don't make New Year's resolutions.
I used to, but I stopped doing that a few years back. I feel like it's good to have them throughout the year so they're easier to accomplish without all the stress and stigmata of "New Year's Resolution" attached.
I don't make New Year's resolutions.
I have not made any resolutions but I'm not eating as healthy as I thought I would. Oops. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you!
I resolved to handle stress better and I've accomplished that somewhat!
I don't really make resolutions, because I never keep them :/
I used to make resolutions but never finish them 🙁
Fiona N
I make new resolutions every year… so far I haven't been too good at keeping them though 🙁