Ooh I like this idea, Zero! I always make mental goals but they're hard to stick with. Maybe typing them out will help. Ready for a long post?
I am leaving for vacation today, so it may not be a good time for me to try to make any changes right now. However, I was already planning to do this sort of thing (get fit, eat better) upon getting back from my trip. I am a very healthy eater as far as veganism, but I want to get down to the 'nitty gritty' of nutrients - stay more raw - and maybe get creative with raw by trying something other than a salad or veggies and dip, haha. I will have more access to food at this time, as well as a Raw 'Uncookbook' assuming I find one to buy on my trip.
So anyways,
After my trip, I plan to buy groceries this Sunday afternoon, which will be March 2nd. The next week will work as follows:
Monday, March 3rd: 80% raw day
Tuesday: 100% raw day (except one black coffee)
Wednesday: 80% raw day
Thursday: 100% raw day, except one black coffee.
(my boyfriend leaves for his vacation on this day, which means I won't have to rely on caffiene to stay awake late to hang out with him)
Friday, March 8th: 80% raw day. Giving up coffee.
And we'll see how it progresses from there. I'm really enjoying raw, but I think 80% every other day is a realistic goal for now.
As for exercise, I will get some form of intense cardio at least 20 minutes each day, whether it be from running (wishful thinking...maybe it will be warm enough!), biking, dancing or anything else, plus at least 50 crunches and 25 pushups.
I want to do this so I can feel and look healthier. I don't need to lose much weight - five to eight pounds at the very most, but I could definitely stand to get back in better shape. The long, cold winter has left me pretty lazy and I've lost a lot of tone. The 'boyfriend going away' situation will leave me with a lot of time I won't know what to do with. I can fill it in by exercising, keeping to better study habits, and catching up on the extra sleep I'll need without my caffiene. I'm determined. I've been a caffiene addict all my life.
I guess that's it then. Hey Zero, would you PM me on Friday or Saturday at the end of this week to remind me to review this post? I'll probably forget since I won't be online all week.
Good luck with your goals! I think you'll do great - I already know you have willpower or "stick-to-it-iveness" since you're already raw
I will post daily updates when I get started in a week.
Other goals for the spring: Finish school projects. Sort out everything I don't want, and take it to Goodwill. Continue to save up for school and laptop. Apply for jobs at least a month before school is out.
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