Fitness Bucket List: Set a Goal

First off, I wanted to congratulate Donna for winning the NatureBox giveaway…who just so happens to be my mother-in-law. I SWEAR I have nothing to do with this! Rafflecoptor does a completely random drawing and when her name came up I laughed. I have zero luck, but apparently my family does. Hopefully this pays off in my benefit one day. So to get your box don’t call me…I’ll call you??  🙂

You can still enjoy the unique and wholesome NatureBox snacks at a discounted price by entering the code HEALTHY at checkout for a limited time. Don’t miss out!

Now on to today’s post…

I’m a huge fan of goal setting for all aspects of my life. Having something that gives you a purpose and something to be dedicated to is always positive, but even more so when it comes to fitness and health. For me, I have to make a choice every day to live a healthy lifestyle and having a list can help keep me on track and point me in the right direction.

I saw many of my fellow Fitfluential Ambassadors creating Fitness Bucket Lists and thought it would be great to put my list out there as a Fitfluential newbie. (Be sure to check them out…you don’t have to be a blogger to participate!).

Without further ado, here is my Fitness Bucket List:

Attend a Yoga Retreat: I’ve experienced the joy of doing yoga on the beach and all I can say is that I want more! An escape that is dedicated to my inner yogi in a tropical paradise would be refreshing and rejuvenating.

Take a Barre Class: In my high school days I was a dancer so I know that a barre workout would appeal to me and bring back many memories. MUST TRY.

Scuba Dive Somewhere Exotic: Truth be told, I am terrified to scuba dive but I am equally fascinated by what lives in the water. I also know that scuba diving is a very physical activity. So if I ever get over my fear…I would love to swim with the fishes!

Run a Race through Napa Valley: As far as destination races go, Napa Valley is high on my list. Plus, nothing sounds better than indulging in a little vino post-race. And speaking of running…

Say I know what a Runner’s High Feels Like: This must be urban legend because I don’t know what you are talking about. Running is difficult for me so I’d love to get past the torture hump!

Try a Tri: I am the world’s worst swimmer (which may be why I’m fearful of scuba diving) so the thought of floundering next to a swarm of active people gives me extreme anxiety. My mother-in-law does an annual mini-tri for breast cancer. One year I want to join her.

Give the Bolder Boulder another Shot (maybe): My first time running the Bolder Boulder was a complete disaster. I was VERY unprepared and struggled the entire way through it. Another thing to add to the “I wish running was easier for me” list. With LOTS of preparation I would like to try the race again and hope that I don’t huff and puff the whole way through.

Do a Set of 10 Regular Push-ups: I know all of you fitness rock stars are laughing at me, but for me this seems impossible! The modified push-up has been my friend for years. I hope to take the word modified out of my vocabulary.

Find my Happy Weight: My weight has been a struggle for me for as long as I can remember so I would love to get to my “comfort zone” and master the art of maintenance once and for all. This obviously includes healthy eating but another huge part is sticking to a fitness routine and stopping my yo-yo mentality. Big dreams, yes.

Watch my brother in the Olympics: Okay…I know watching isn’t the same as doing BUT it is a fitness event and I promise to jump around like crazy to burn some calories. My brother is a competitive freestyle skier (think moguls and jumps) and is so close to fulfilling his dream. You can do it bro!

Having a goal list like this can help beat laziness syndrome too! Did you see my guest post for Healing Lifestyles and Spas’ Daily Retreat and Renew? I shared 9 tips to nip laziness in the butt!

Your turn: What’s on your fitness bucket list? 

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