The year 2018 is almost over! It’s hard to believe that we’re finally into December…believe me when I say that I’m absolutely relieved that this year is coming to an end!
At any rate, the start of the month is a great time to reflect on the previous month and the goals you plan to accomplish in the current month. I’ve been doing these monthly recap posts for a while and they are one of my favorites. It is a huge help with accountability! How did you do in November?
I’m linking up with Marcia, Patty, and Erika for Tuesdays on the Run, Debbie, Lora, and Rachel for the Running Coaches Corner and Annmarie and Nicole for Wild Workout Wednesday!
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November Fitness Goals Recap
November was such a busy month! I was returning to the full swing of things after my honeymoon, and trust me, the work didn’t stop because I was out for a few days! Fortunately, I was able to dive into working out. Not a ton of running, but enough to give me hope that I’ll make a full recovery sometime in the near future! Here’s a look at my goals for November and how I actually did:
- Work out 3 days a week: Grade: A. I worked out a lot in November! I did lots of yoga, I finally had some consistent spinning classes, and I’m still going to barre and running a few miles at a time. I’m so glad I was able to meet and usually exceed this weekly goal!
- Cook meals from scratch 2 days a week: Grade: F. Who was I kidding? I made some side dishes for Thanksgiving, but for the majority of November, I barely cooked. When work is stressful, the last thing I want to do is spend a lot of time in the kitchen. I did have one week of Hello Fresh meals, which were actually pretty good. I just can’t quit them, so I’m being very mindful of my selections and choosing more veggie-heavy dishes.
- Say goodbye to plantar fasciitis: Grade: C+. Nope, not gone yet. I actually felt some familiar, unpleasant heel pain in my left foot after doing a 3 mile run last Sunday. Thank goodness for frozen water bottles! I am still VERY BAD about doing my calf stretches. I just refuse to make it a habit…I don’t know why I do this to myself! Despite all of that, I’ve been making great progress and am in much better condition than I was a couple of months ago. I just know that I’m not out of the woods yet.
December Fitness Goals
- Work out 4 days a week: Since I knocked out 3 days a week so easily, I’m ready to step it up. I’m looking at a good mix of yoga, spin, barre, and running through the end of the year. Wish me luck!
- Foam roll and use lacrosse ball after each run: No.More.Excuses. I have the tools, I just need to use them! I’m open to suggestions on how to force myself to do my stretches LOL. Should I set an alarm? I just don’t know what to do!
- Transition to running with custom orthotics: I’ve been breaking in my custom orthotics the past couple of weeks and I’m excited to have the clearance to start running in them! I really hope that it helps with not just my foot pain but my knees as well. I’ll let you know how it goes!
- Limit portions at holiday gatherings: The elephant in the room. We often use the holidays as an excuse to overindulge. Okay, I’ll speak for myself! I’m already tipping the scale, so I have extra incentive to limit my portions this season. I’m already invited to so many holiday parties that I can barely keep track! Resist the temptation to eat all the cookies!
How did you do with your health and fitness goals in November? What will you be working on in December?
I’ve been getting those little reminders that PF isn’t far away and it makes me so nervous! They’re good reminders in that they make us do the work. Fingers crossed yours stays away.
Oh no, not you too! I hope it doesn’t come back for you either!
I get a F on cooking too. And I have quite a few holiday parties…so hard to not overindulge when everything tastes so good.
Good luck with those Dec goal and hope your PF stays quiet.
Thanks a lot, Darlene! I saw the dietitian today and she armed me with more tips to resist overindulging!
About the PF…do you ever massage your arches? I know you’re feeling some of the stuff in your heels, but it’s all connected 😉 Although I don’t do it daily (anymore), I do try to massage my arches MOST mornings before I get out of bed. Seriously, it’s only a minute or so per foot, and it might make those first few steps a little less achy. That said, I think you’re doing everything right (well, except for the massaging LOL). Taking things slow and proceeding with caution will serve you well 😉
Hmmm…I definitely haven’t focused on massaging my arches. I will give that a try! Thanks for the tip 🙂
I’m finding it so hard to stay on track when it comes to my eating. It just seems like there are goodies in the break room at work every single day!
Seriously! There has been an area in my office that seems to stay stocked with goodies…I just have to resist! LOL
Great job on getting in those work outs! I’ve been trying to be better about the calf stretches too and even recruited my husband to remind me every evening. But yeah, cooking from scratch this month was a little bit of a bust. We’ve been making do with what we can but there’s been way too much take out.
Ugh, sorry to hear you’re still dealing with PF! No fun!!! I’m still dealing with a chest infection but hoping it will be gone by 2019 so I can start the new year strong :p
Oh I’m sorry to hear about your chest infection, I hope you get better ASAP!
I always, always indulge during the holidays. 🙂 Can’t believe you are still dealing with PF. Hopefully it is gone for good next year.
Congrats on your wedding!!
Thanks, Zenaida! I do think that foot pain from last week was a temporary flare because I’m feeling back to normal now!
Uggggh, I’m so sorry to hear that the dreaded PF is still sticking around, I was hoping that you kicked it by now. Cooking meals from scratch at home is so hard, especially around this time of year. I do okay at the beginning of the week but by the end it’s lots of take-out. Good luck with your December goals!
Thanks, Mer! The PF is still a whisper, but I’m grateful that I’ve made so much progress! I always seem to fall through with my meal planning during the week, but I’m not giving up!
Have you considered some kind of reward for doing your stretches? Obviously something that will really motivate you. 🙂 But I’m sure it will be a really busy month, so cut yourself some slack. Some is better than none!
I think you have a great mixture of exercises going on! And I bet that’s going to help.
I think Hello Fresh is a great alternative when you know it’s going to be a busy month. Much better than ordering a pizza or getting fast food!