Month: January 2023

Do one thing per day that compounds. – James Clear

This week, it was tougher to navigate my new fitness commitments. Amidst a house remodel that requires that I shower at my parents’ house and a car accident that reduce our wheels to one vehicle, I struggled with a different schedule. But, I plugged in every day. A few months ago, I would have leaned into the excuses — but, I’m different. I will feed my health every day.

01: Purge 1000 items {Status: 7/1000}

Although I’m not going to count this one in the total (as I replaced it with a different one), I did say “Bye” to a very old, discolored, cracked fiberglass tub/shower and 1970s fixtures. Hello, new tub, fixtures, and glass tile!

02: Organize the Attic 

No trips into the attic this week.

03: Read 100 Books {Status: 2/100}

Plugging away!

In Progress
Do Not Disturb | McFadden (Mystery)
How Not to Die (Health)

Complete:
Pleasure Reading: 2 books.

04: Try 52 New Recipes {Status: 6/52}

No new recipes this week…

05: Get in Shape

With the new year, I am embracing goals in 4-week intervals specific to fitness, health, and wellness. See below:

#OneMonthGoals with Michael Matera

January 2023:

Peloton: Maintain streak: Day 67 of streak (Those badges are fun to get!)
Peloton: Engage with Accountability Group daily: 29/29
Peloton: Discover Your Zones Challenge: Completed Week 4
Peloton: Groovy Zones Power Zones Challenge: Completed Week 2
E2M: Month 1:
– No-carb: Still going strong!
– One gallon of water/day: Check
– 16-hour Fasting: Check
– High protein: Added a high-protein afternoon snack…getting better!
– Daily workouts: This week was ALL 45 and 60-min rides. Dang!
– Room for improvement: More protein
Accomplishments:
– Peloton: 10 Week Badge
– Peloton: Annual 2023: 1K
– Peloton: We Don’t Quit Challenge
– Peloton: January Activity Challenge: Gold
– Peloton: January Cycling Challenge: Gold
– Peloton: Discover Your Power Zones: Silver

06: Write/Send 52 notes/cards {Status: 00/52}

I need to write Thank You notes for my birthday presents!

07: Maintain a weekly blog {04/52}

Here I am!

08: Organize my mother’s photographs {in progress}

OK. I gave in and ordered a new scanner. Let’s amp up this project.

09: House Projects {in progress}

Decorate the wall in dining room
Build a Butler’s Pantry
Decorate the sunroom: Decluttering is in progress
Build valences for the house
Install a sunroom door
Decorate the fitness room: Planning my Peloton wall!
Remodel bathroom: In progress
Repaint island
Replace the front storm door
Paint front porch
Paint front door

10: Random Fun Goals {in progress}

Make sausage
Try new craft beers
Try new local restaurants

Live my #WOTY2023 … Transform.

How are your goals going?

Cheers, Holly

You just need to have the courage to eliminate everything that doesn’t directly feed what you really want. – James Clear

As a wife, mom, and educational leader, I feel like I need to be “on call” 24/7. It has been really difficult to take the time for myself to work out (1 hour each day), pause to eat mindfully, read, and go to bed early without feeling incredibly guilty. I keep reminding myself that I can only give to others when I am my best self…

01: Purge 1000 items {Status: 7/1000}

This challenge might be tougher than I realized. I did, however, eliminate several pairs of shoes this week (after one shoe broke while I was wearing it — I guess I got my money out of that pair!)

02: Organize the Attic 

No trips into the attic this week.

03: Read 100 Books {Status: 2/100}

Reading is part of my daily routine, so I kept this goal. It’s a good one.

In Progress
Do Not Disturb | McFadden (Mystery)
How Not to Die (Health)

Complete:
Pleasure Reading: 2 books.

04: Try 52 New Recipes {Status: 6/52}

Southwest Beef Cvatappi | Hello Fresh 10/10
TexMex Turkey Bowls | Hello Fresh 10/10
Firehouse Cheeseburgers | Hello Fresh 10/10

05: Get in Shape

With the new year, I am embracing goals in 4-week intervals specific to fitness, health, and wellness. See below:

#OneMonthGoals with Michael Matera

January 2023:

Peloton: Maintain streak: Day 60 of streak (lots of high-fives in today’s ride!)
Peloton: Engage with Accountability Group daily: 22/22
Peloton: Discover Your Zones Challenge: Completed Week 3
Peloton: Groovy Zones Power Zones Challenge: Completed Week 1
E2M: Month 1:
– No-carb: Still going strong!
– One gallon of water/day: Check
– 16-hour Fasting: Check
– High protein: Still a struggle…
– Daily workouts: Completed my first 60 min ride this week.
– Room for improvement: More protein
Accomplishments:
– Hit the bike while I was on the road and staying in a hotel.
– Completed my first 60 min ride.
– Badges: Discover Your Power Zones (Bronze), We Don’t Quit Challenge, January Activity Challenge (Gold), January Cycling Challenge (Gold), 60 Day Streak, 150 Rides, Lunar New Year Challenge (Apple), and January 2023 (Apple)

06: Write/Send 52 notes/cards {Status: 00/52}

I need to write Thank You notes for my birthday presents!

07: Maintain a weekly blog {03/52}

Here I am!

08: Organize my mother’s photographs {in progress}

It turns out that last week’s box of photos is taking a LONG time to scan. Why are there so many photos from that one event?

09: House Projects {in progress}

Decorate the wall in dining room
Build a Butler’s Pantry
Decorate the sunroom: Decluttering is in progress
Build valences for the house
Install a sunroom door
Decorate the fitness room: Planning my Peloton wall!
Remodel bathroom: Starting on Tuesday!
Repaint island
Replace the front storm door
Paint front porch
Paint front door

10: Random Fun Goals {in progress}

Make sausage
Try new craft beers
Try new local restaurants

Live my #WOTY2023 … Transform.

How are your goals going?

Cheers, Holly

“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of your new identity.” – James Clear

This is a statement that has driven my actions this week. Every meal, every snack, every glass of water, every workout, and every morning that I wake up is an opportunity to vote for the person that I want to become: healthy. I am also realizing that my mind holds the power – I can think I can or can’t, and both are true. But, what if I actually CAN hold that Zone 6 in Power Zones Training for the entire minute? What if I CAN complete a 45-minute Peloton session? What if I CAN pedal out of the saddle? Funny… when I think I CAN, I actually CAN. Mind over matter, friends.

01: Purge 1000 items {Status: 4/1000}

I did not remove anything this week. However, our bathroom remodel is scheduled for next week – so this number might jump soon!

02: Organize the Attic 

No trips into the attic this week.

03: Read 100 Books {Status: 0/100}

Reading is part of my daily routine, so I kept this goal. It’s a good one.

In Progress
The Girl Who Survived (Mystery)
How Not to Die (Health)

Complete:
Pleasure Reading: 0 books.

04: Try 52 New Recipes {Status: 3/52}

Grilled BBQ Chicken pizza with caramelized red onions on a homemade sourdough crust. 10/10

05: Get in Shape

With the new year, I am embracing goals in 4-week intervals specific to fitness, health, and wellness. See below:

#OneMonthGoals with Michael Matera

January 2023:

Peloton: Maintain streak: Day 53 of streak
Peloton: Engage with Accountability Group daily: 15/15
Peloton: Discover Your Zones Challenge: Completed Week 2
E2M: Month 1:
– No-carb: Still going strong!
– One gallon of water/day: Check
– 16-hour Fasting: Check
– High protein: Finally hit my protein macros after adding a high-protein snack
– Daily workouts: Check – with PRs! Woohoo!
– Room for improvement, but I’m going to celebrate small victories.

06: Write/Send 52 notes/cards {Status: 00/52}

I need to write Thank You notes for my birthday presents!

07: Maintain a weekly blog {2/52}

Here I am!

08: Organize my mother’s photographs {in progress}

It turns out that last week’s box of photos is taking a LONG time to scan. Why are there so many photos from that one event?

09: House Projects {in progress}

Decorate the wall in dining room
Build a Butler’s Pantry
Decorate the sunroom: Decluttering is in progress
Build valences for the house
Install a sunroom door
Decorate the fitness room: Planning my Peloton wall!
Remodel bathroom: Scheduled for this week. Woot!
Repaint island
Replace the front storm door
Paint front porch
Paint front door

10: Random Fun Goals {in progress}

Make sausage
Try new craft beers
Try new local restaurants

Live my #WOTY2023 … Transform.

How are your goals going?

Cheers, Holly

I make suggestions. You make decisions.
– Denis, Peloton

Unlike previous years, I stepped into this year recognizing that I would only TRANSFORM myself through consistent work. This week, I showed up – every day, with 100% effort. No, I’m not going ALL IN on every workout. Instead, I am making intentional decisions to balance training with push efforts while adding cool-down rides, stretches, and mindful nutrition at every opportunity.

01: Purge 1000 items {Status: 4/1000}

I only removed a few items this week, so this one is off to a slow start.

02: Organize the Attic 

Every trip into the attic is an adventure. We have organized one corner… three corners left.

03: Read 100 Books {Status: 0/100}

Reading is part of my daily routine, so I’m keeping this goal. It’s a good one.

In Progress
The Girl Who Survived (Mystery)
How Not to Die (Health)

Complete:
Pleasure Reading: 0 books.

04: Try 52 New Recipes {Status: 2/52}

Italian Meatloaves with wedge fries from Hello Fresh. Yummy. I recommend.
Homemade jalapeno burgers with sweet potatoes wedges. Delish. 10/10

05: Get in Shape

With the new year, I am embracing specific goals in 4-week intervals specific to fitness, health, and wellness. See below:

#OneMonthGoals with Michael Matera

January 2023:

Peloton: Maintain streak: Day 46 of streak
Peloton: Engage with Accountability Group daily: 8/8
Peloton: Discover Your Zones Challenge: Completed Week 1
E2M: Month 1:
– No-carb: Meh… I have significantly lowered my carb intake.
– One gallon of water/day: Check
– 16-hour Fasting: Check
– High protein: Improving
– Daily workouts: Check
– Room for improvement, but I’m going to celebrate small victories.

06: Write/Send 52 notes/cards {Status: 00/52}

I have not started this one yet.

07: Maintain a weekly blog {1/52}

Here I am!

08: Organize my mother’s photographs {in progress}

I just started a new box of photos. I am thankful that these will be easier to sort, as they are all the same event!

09: House Projects {in progress}

Decorate the wall in dining room
Build a Butler’s Pantry
Decorate the sunroom: Decluttering is in progress
Build valences for the house
Install a sunroom door
Decorate the fitness room: Hung two photos this week!
Remodel bathroom
Repaint island
Replace the front storm door
Paint front porch
Paint front door

10: Random Fun Goals {in progress}

Make sausage
Try new craft beers
Try new local restaurants

Live my #WOTY2023 … Transform.

How are your goals going?

Cheers, Holly

The difficult I’ll do right now. The impossible will take a little while.
– Billie Holiday

Source: Wintering

As I enter 2023, this quote speaks to me. I have big goals — really big. And, I am committed to making them happen. I expect that these goals will take a while. That’s fine. In the true “Atomic Habits” style, I will strive to improve 1% each and every day, chipping away at the barriers between my goals and me!

01: Purge 1000 items {Status: 0/1000}

I worked tremendously hard on this goal last year, and I saw a huge different in the organization and clarity of my home. I still have several areas in my home that need attention, so I’m keeping this goal for this year.

02: Organize the Attic 

I started this goal last year. We organized one corner of the attic (purging along the way), and floored several spots. There is still work to be done, so this goal stays on the list.

03: Read 100 Books {Status: 0/100}

Reading is part of my daily routine, so I’m keeping this goal. It’s a good one.

In Progress

Complete:
Pleasure Reading: 0 books.

04: Try 52 New Recipes {Status: 0/52}

I’m not sure if I accomplished this goal or not. Either I did not reach the goal or I simply forgot to record my progress, I’m not entirely sure. Let’s try this again!

05: Get in Shape

I’m on a 7 week, 35-day streak with clipping in to “ride the bike” (as Dennis would say). With the new year, I am embracing specific goals in 4-week intervals specific to fitness, health, and wellness. See below:

#OneMonthGoals with Michael Matera

January 2023:

Peloton: Maintain streak
Peloton: Engage with Accountability Group daily
Peloton: Discover Your Zones Challenge
E2M: Month 1

06: Write/Send 52 notes/cards {Status: 00/52}

07: Maintain a weekly blog {0/52}

08: Organize my mother’s photographs {in progress}

This is such a huge task – but, after clearing 4-5 boxes of photos, I am finally starting to see progress. Perhaps I can finish this year?

09: House Projects {in progress}

Decorate the wall in dining room
Build a Butler’s Pantry
Decorate the sunroom
Build valences for the house
Install a sunroom door
Decorate the fitness room
Remodel bathroom
Repaint island
Replace the front storm door
Paint front porch
Paint front door

10: Random Fun Goals {in progress}

Make sausage
Try new craft beers
Try new local restaurants

Live my #WOTY2023 … Transform.

How are your goals going?

Cheers, Holly