Posts Tagged ‘resolutions’
Resolution update: October 2016
PERSONAL HEALTH 1. Don’t die. I have fluid trapped behind my eardrum, making it hard to hear, but I don’t think it will kill me. 2. Lose 20 pounds. I gained two pounds in October. Fifteen down and five to go. 3. Do at least 100 push-ups and 100 sit-ups five days a week. Done.…
Read MoreResolution update: August 2016
PERSONAL HEALTH 1. Don’t die. Survived pneumonia and a foot injury in August. 2. Lose 20 pounds. Still 17 pounds down. Just three to go. 3. Do at least 100 push-ups and 100 sit-ups five days a week. Done. 4. Practice yoga at least three days a week. Still have yet to re-schedule my restart,…
Read MoreResolution update: February 2016
PERSONAL HEALTH 1. Don’t die. I finished my physical therapy last week. This, in combination with a lowering of my cholesterol by almost 40 points, is a good indicator of future health. A recent health survey also indicated that I can expect to live until 95. I’m killing it. 2. Lose 20 pounds. Seven pounds…
Read MoreFinalized New Year’s resolutions for 2016 (including three new goals)
I posted my 2016 goals on January 1, but I always allow myself two weeks to make additions based upon the feedback from readers and friends as well as thoughts of my own. As a result, I’m adding three items to this year’s list. They are: Launch a storytelling project that I will otherwise remain…
Read MoreResolution update: January 2015
PERSONAL HEALTH 1. Don’t die. Done! So far… 2. Lose 20 pounds. I have gained two pounds in 2015, which means I need to lose 22 pounds in 2015. Well done, Matt. 3. Do at least 100 push-ups and 100 sit-ups five days a week. Done. I added a plank every morning as well. 4.…
Read MoreResolution update: 2014 in review
In an effort to hold myself accountable, I post the progress of my yearly goals at the end of each month on this blog. The following are the results through December and through the end of 2014. In 2014, I managed to completed 15 out of the 25 goals that I set for myself back…
Read MoreResolution update: October 2014
In an effort to hold myself accountable, I post a list my New Year’s resolutions at the beginning of each month, along with their progress (or lack thereof). With two months to go, it’s looking like I will complete 15 of my 25 goals for sure, with an outside chance of completing as many as…
Read MoreResolution update: February 2014
1. Don’t die. I still kick ass at not dying. 2. Lose ten pounds. One pounds gained in February. Oops. 3. Do at least 100 push-ups and 100 sit-ups five days a week. Done. 4. Launch at least one new podcast. Author Out Loud, my first podcast, is still yet to launch (and therefore still…
Read MoreResolution update: May 2012
I am six days late in posting my mostly lack of progress in terms of my yearly goals. On a positive note, I still have more than half of the year to complete these goals. On a less than positive note, I have been a pathetic disappointment thus far. 1. Don’t die. Done. 2. Lose…
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