Well not really, I’m actually not one of those people who try to pretend like just because you make a New Years resolution you are all of the sudden this new & improved person. I’m well aware that resolutions, goals and life changes take a ridiculous amount of willpower, determination, consistency and hard work and in order to achieve these goals and resolutions we must be willing to not only change ourselves but also our habits and lifestyles which is extremely hard to do!!! So this year while making my goals list I put that knowledge first so I would be set up for success rather than disappointed by failure.

So with all that being said I’ve spent the last few days determining new goals for this upcoming year as well as reflecting on the 2013 goals I did and did not accomplish (I did come up a few goals short) however I’ve decided I’m going to be happy with the things I did accomplish rather than beat myself up about the ones that I did not.

So as you can see we unfortunately did not make it out of the country, I did not get back into the gym consistently and I didn’t end up running the Honolulu marathon (this was due to timing, finances and a few other things and although it was disappointing it wasn’t due to lack of training so here’s to maybe running it next year) this year!

Regarding my 2014 goals, there are some that are a little different and some that are very stereotypical because let’s face it everyone wants to be fit life, look amazing and be a better person (and if you don’t well, cheers to you for being perfect and or just not giving a shit and congratulations because you just made my list of hero’s..)

So without further ado here is my 2014 goals in no particular order…..

1. Refinance my credit card debt

This one SUCKS, but as with life so does most things when it comes to money! I’m in a credit card, rat wheel hell and the worst part is it’s all past debt from college & medical bills, and although the accounts are closed the interest is high so no matter how much I pay (and I do pay, my credit is awesome) they still just seem to stay the same! Ugh I could honestly just scream writing about it, but instead I’m going to take control and go and get some advice on an attainable and strict game plan so I can end this happiness of life sucker once and for all!!!

2. 75 / 25

…and here it comes, the stereotypical get healthy goal but really it’s more of a commitment to making an honest and lasting lifestyle change for the long haul. So what I would like to see happen is to eat in more and eat out less (hence the 75/25) I’d like to feed my body the daily essentials that it deserves instead of the “I’m to busy” excuse that it’s become so accustom to! However, don’t get me wrong I will still indulge in my favorite pizza and enjoy fancy dinners with Colt, I just want it to be more of a treat and less of the norm.

Bye Bye restaurant dining, hello new recipe books!

3. More sunsets, Less media

I’m taking the plunge to unplug! Like most people now a days I’m guilty as charged for being glued to my iphone, computer, iPad or TV much too often. Most days I get home from work and “decompress” on Facebook & Instagram while watching TV and although I do enjoy this down time it’s easy to lose yourself and your night once you get sucked in. So although it’s going to be pretty hard for me (I genuinely love social media and I love seeing everyone’s daily lives and posts) it’s time to get back to the real world, but don’t worry I will still be uploading pictures as it’s nearly impossible for me to be able to miss a killer photo opportunity!

4. More Sex

That’s right I said it (with my husband of course) how else do you suggest we try to make a baby in 2014?! I’m happy to announce that this is officially the year we will start trying for baby number 1! It’s honestly so surreal and exciting and nerve-wracking all at the same time, but it’s TIME! We will both be turning 30 this summer, we feel secure in our living situation and job security and we will be rounding year 2 of marriage so overall we just feel ready! Boom…Boom.

5. Get Moving

I’d like to get as active as possible in my running, weight lifting, yoga and gymnastics so I will not have to be so limited if and when the time comes that we do conceive. I want to stay as active and healthy as possible while pregnant so making this lifestyle change now is the only way to be sure I’m ready. Ideally my new routine will consist of hitting the gym 3-5 mornings per week, running 15-20 miles per week, attending 1-2 yoga classes per week, walking Kailea at least 1/2 a mile per day and throwing back handsprings regularly during gymnastic classes. I would also like to run the Maui 1/2 marathon in 2 hours or under as well as complete the warrior dash and a handful of 5k’s.

6. Only Love Today

Thanks to a great new blog that I’ve recently started to follow called “Hands Free Mama” these three little simple words “only love today” have become a part of my daily life. Basically by saying these words to myself it’s a way to stop bullying & judging myself and others by changing the course of my thought process when I start to get on a rant about something that makes me mad or unhappy. A good example would be if I missed a workout or a run I would typically beat myself up while letting it ruin my day by telling myself how lazy, fat or unmotivated I can be. However instead of going there as soon as my thoughts start spiraling I quickly cut the thoughts off by saying out loud in my strict, stern voice “only love today” this also goes for situations when people piss me off or disappointment me. It’s a simple reminder to be better not only to yourself but also to the people that you love and the strangers that you meet.

A little more LOVE goes a long way.

7. More Maui

I’m travel obsessed and let’s face it in a world of social media it’s hard not to be! I long to run away as I watch people travel and explore places around the world and I often get sad and depressed that we can’t travel more. So while I was making my goals it was no surprise that travel was one of the first things I wrote down but as I did I realized, I live in MAUI! Every day that I leave my house is someone else’s dream vacation! I live in a place that people dream about visiting and when they do they fall in love. A place that’s beautiful and sunny and adventure-full everyday of the year. So this year (minus Anu’s Bach party, Stagecoach, Kristen’s wedding, Lika’s wedding and hopefully a 30th birthday celebration somewhere awesome for Colt & I ) it’s more Maui because my weekends are your vacation.

8. Let it Go

I tend to sweat the small stuff, hold high expectations on my myself, my husband, my family and my friends as well as let one bad thing or moment ruin 100 good ones. It’s hard to admit our own faults but it’s even harder to live with regret or the feeling of lost time. So this year I’m making an honest commitment to try harder to let things go and allow myself to enjoy more life, more love, more people, more living….

Stuck on Good