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My name is Sara and I'm 23 years old. I enjoy working out, running, shopping, music, reading and working hard to live a healthy lifestyle. This blog will take you through my busy life as I strive to live a healthy and happy life. I live in North Carolina and have a wonderful boyfriend and two cats.

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Fitness Goals

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My rest day is over and now it's time to get back into action.

You can check back later tonight to see my workout for the day.

Breakfast started out with a Fiber One: Oats and Chocolate bar.

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Nutritional Facts: Calories: 140, Total Fat: 4 grams, Sodium: 90 mg, Carbohydrates: 29 grams, Fiber: 9 grams, Sugar: 10 grams, Protein 2 grams.

Lunch was a banana and peanut butter sandwich on whole wheat. 

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I have been thinking a lot about fitness goals today. I was reading Caitlin's blog this morning and she was listing the races she has coming up. It made me realize, I need attainable fitness goals.

I don't run too many races anymore, although I would love to run some 10k's or half marathons in the future.  I have a very far off goal of completing a triathlon, but that is not feasible right now, so what fitness goals can I set for myself?

 Fitness goals (Feb 4th-April 30th):

1. Complete at least 4 days of weight training a week (I want arms like Jillian Michaels) :)
2. Complete at least 4 days of cardio a week
3. Go to 2 Body Pump classes a week (these count as weight training).
4. Complete at least one long run (5+ miles) a week. (These typically happen on Sunday's because it coincides with my boyfriend's long run on his marathon training schedule).

I typically work out 5 days a week so I think these are all very attainable goals. I just need to stay focused, organized, and motivated.

I am going to take before and after pictures starting today (before) and ending on April 30th (after). I think seeing results really help you to stay motivated.

Off to the gym for my workout, to shower, and then heading over to a friend's house for dinner and a movie.

What are your fitness goals? Do you think mine are enough or do you think I should push for something more? I welcome all opinions!

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