Welcome 2014.

An acquaintance of mine posted on Facebook that she has no resolutions in 2014 - instead, she is using the new year as a reminder that I owe it to those in my life to continue on my path to be the best me I can be.

I love this statement, and completely agree. But, I still appreciate a chance to renew and make positive changes in a new year with a fresh start. I decided to think of these as goals instead of resolutions. Even though I'm a few days late.

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Fitness
*Concentrate on planks and push-ups
*Start the running "season" with the Shamrock Shuffle 8k
*Run a half-marathon

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January Goal: Workout 4x per week, including lifting weights at least 1x per week.

Eats
*Master homemade bread
*Incorporate more "Superfoods" into meals
*Cook with chia seeds
*Cook with flax seeds
*Make homemade granola
*Eat "cleaner"

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January Goal: Eat a smoothie for lunch every weekday, a healthy dinner focused on

veggies and protein, and eat less sweets. Take one day "off" from this plan every week.

Lifestyle
*Read more {12 Books in 2014}
*Try new restaurants in unique neighborhoods
*Practice mindfulness more often

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January Goal: Dine out less often, and focus on new places instead 

of the same old pizza or standard Thai place down the street.