Jacket: F21, Top & Tank: NY&Co, Jeans: Family Dollar, Pumps: Target
Surprisingly, I have kept up with most of my 2012 resolutions. Remember the
Shopping Ban that I started January 4th? I have successfully completed my first month of no shopping for myself for clothes, shoes & accessories. I haven't bough anything actually. Not even anything for the house. It has been surprisingly easy. I did get suckered into looking at the Old Navy website and about threw my laptop across the room when I saw that
one of their aztec sweaters was on sale.
This aztec sweater I got before the ban ended up not being the one I chose and I have been disappointed ever since.
Other resolutions like, eating healthier, paying attention to skin care, dressing up at least twice a week and working out on the elliptical at least twice a week have been going really well. Losing weight, which is a constant battle, has been my hardest. Last year at this time I was on Weight Watchers and ended up losing 15 pounds by summer but quickly gained it back when I stopped counting points. I wanted this year to be a lifestyle change. I just couldn't see myself counting points for food for the rest of my life. I really wanted to be able to do this on my own. So far, I've only lost 5 pounds but it's better than nothing.
I have failed at getting to work on time. I did really well for one week and now I have been 10 minutes late twice this week.
I also wanted to complete one project a month and since we're only one month into the year, I am glad to say I've got one project down! I made
this scarf and now I am starting on a
pom pom wreath. I am almost finished.
I am pushing myself to try one new recipe a month. Last night I tried
this roasted cauliflower recipe and it was very, very good. Even the teenager liked it. Whoa dude.
I had another unspoken resolution that has been the biggest struggle. I mean a battle. Used to, my fiance was the only one that knew about it but I made the decision to tell my mom and my best friend. It really helps to have that extra encouragement and the prayers that are coming in. I already have a volunteer date at the Animal Shelter with my bestie coming up very soon!
What about you - any resolutions that you have kept or any that you didn't?
