December Monthly Goals 2018

December is going to be a great catch up month for me because I don’t have any classes for grad school until January so I have put together a list of things I want to accomplish this month!

1. Reorganize my office/craft room
My office has become a dumping ground basically since we moved into our house. I want to get all new furniture and completely redo my office this month. I have some extended vacation time at end of month, so I am hoping to get this done so I can share it with you all!

2. Exercise
My goal for December is to get to the gym at least 2-3 times a week. I have been very lazy the last couple months, so now is the perfect to get back into a routine before all the new people join in January.

3. Read
I have many books on my to-read list that I really want to try and read 5 books this month. I have really enjoyed getting back into this reading when I was on vacation, so it’s the perfect time to snuggle up with a good book.

4. Spent time with friends and family
This is a no-brained for the holidays but since I have some extra free time I want to try and make it a habit to spend more time with friends and family.

5. YouTube/ Blog
My goal for YouTube is to upload 2-3 times a week this month while I have extra time. I would also really like upgrade my filming camera but we will see about that. I would also like to blog at least once a week since I recently upgraded my layout.
What are your goals for this month?

My New Fitness Routine!!

Over the last few months, I have gained a little bit of weight. I normally weigh around 112 lbs but my weight fluctuated to around 120 lbs recently. Now, considering I am only 5'2", that is a little higher than usual and I have noticed the weight gain mainly in my stomach and thigh areas.

I have officially decided to start working out *YAY*

I don't really intend on working out to lose weight because if I lose too much weight, it will be unhealthy. I have decided on a simple workout regiment that will fit easily into my current schedule. I want to be healthier and to tone my body.

So right now, I plan on doing cardio about 2-3 times a week by going to 30 minute walks. I can either go by myself, with a friend or even by walking my dog! For toning, I plan on doing some sort of home workout video, such as Pilates, Tae-bo, or the Wii Fit. I want to do these types of workouts twice a week. Pilates is great for toning your core areas! Tae-bo is basically a form of kick-boxing that is a pretty intense workout. The Wii Fit could be for those days where I am feeling lazy and want to do something more simple.

If you have any suggestions on home workout videos, or any suggestions about my fitness routine, please leave them in the comments!

-Liz