Happy 2018!! Can you believe it’s already here?! I can’t! If you missed my 2017 recap post, see it here. I also shared “What I Got for Christmas 2017” the other day, so don’t forget to check that out! 2017 was one of the best years of my life, but also came with lots of challenges! 2017 is going to be a hard year to beat, but starting out with a plan is the best way to go into a new year! Today, I want to share with you some of my 2018 goals, along with some fun workout outfits!
2018 Goals:
Get Organized
Unsubscribe from Unnecessary Emails
Get My Finances in order + SAVE Money
Work on Being More Punctual
Go to Sleep Early + Get Up Early
Try to Avoid My Phone While In Bed
Grow My Following
Get Healthy
My biggest goal in 2018 is to get my sh*t together… and by that I mean to get my life a bit more organized. I want to plan out my blog posts better, have a more organized lifestyle, and after a wedding and honeymoon, which as you may know are huge expenses, I would love to get my finances back in order and start saving big. Lastly, I want to get healthy. I’ve been on kicks where I eat super healthy, but then end up going right back into eating junk. I need to find a balance. Since we are trying to save money, a gym is out of the question, so I decided I’m going to do at home workouts in the mornings before work at LEAST 3 days a week! My husband gets up for work between 4 and 4:30 am every weekday so I figured I would get up with him and then do my workouts then. This way I still have time to get ready, hang with my dogs, etc. before heading off to work! I’m sure you guys are all like, what?! 4:30 am is wayyy too early for me! But, I am actually better off when I work out in the morning. I’m more of a morning person than I am a night person and when I do workouts in the evening, I have way too much energy before bed.
Why am I telling you all this? Because you, my friends, are going to be my accountability partners! By sharing this with you, I have to stick with it right?!
Affordable Workout Outfits
One thing that gets me super excited to work out is a cute workout outfit. Even if you’re working out at home, just putting those cute workout clothes on makes me motivated and ready to work out! I’ve put together a few affordable workout outfit pieces that are perfect for the New Year and are good for those on a budget, like me! Plus I did a “Try on Haul” featuring these pieces!
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Grey Sports Bra
“I Woke Up Running” Tank Top
Grey Racerback Tank Top
Fleece-Lined Leggings with Drawstring
Leggings with Lace Up Sides
Zip Up Jacket – 1/2 zip option here
Nike Running Shoes
SHOP ITEMS IN THIS POST + SIMILAR GREAT DEALS
GIVEAWAY!!
UPDATE: GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED & WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON INSTAGRAM!
Now, for the giveaway!! I want to start off the year by giving away a few items that are perfect for a workout or post-workout! This giveaway is not sponsored and all items have been paid for by me! I appreciate my followers so much and this blog and my YouTube channel would not be possible without all of you!
What You Get
Glass Water Bottle
Batiste Dry Shampoo- pick from regular or dark
“You Got This” Mesh Wet/Dry Bag
Miss Spa Brighten Sheet Mask
Gym bag “Will Work Out for Cupcakes”- this was from my FabFitFun Box, but has never been used!
How to ENTER
It’s super easy to enter!
1. Must be following me on my Instagram – @itsmekelsie22
2. Must subscribe to my blog HERE
3. Lastly, comment down below with one of your 2018 goals (doesn’t have to be fitness based) and your Instagram handle
*Must be a resident in the U.S. to enter
Bonus entries: Get one bonus entry for each follow/subscribe.
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Giveaway runs from 1/4/18 – 1/11/18 at 8 pm CST
Winners will be chosen at random and contacted via direct message on Instagram.
Good luck to everyone!!
2018 Goal – spend more quality time with family and friends. I get so wrapped up in all of the things going on that I never get to actually spend quality time with anyone – it’s always quick and in the middle of an event or gathering. I plan to do this by focusing more on my schedule and balancing what events I need to be present at vs ones I can miss. This will allow me more flexibility to schedule quality time with family and friends! Instagram @shawnaconnolly
I LOVE this!! Don’t forget to spend time with me 😉 I’m “family” right?! 😉
Your resolutions are actually incredibly realistic and helpful! I love the idea of going to bed without phone (I constantly play games before I go to bed and then I switch to my laptop and fall asleep watching Judge Judy – sad I know!) and unsubscribe from unneccesary emails (such a good one!). I live in Spain so I’ve signed up to a countless number of Spanish emails but I think there is a conspiracy and somehow they’ve found out my Spanish is bad and I can’t unsubscribe 🙁 which means I should work on my Spanish too! Thanks for the mega ideas 💚
Oh my gosh! How funny!! I tried to make my goals realistic and reachable! I have a ton more “business-type” goals, but wanted to put more general goals! I still fall asleep with the TV on usually, so avoiding the phone and laptop before bed will be a huge change for me and will hopefully help me sleep better! Thanks for reading!
One of my 2018 goals is to get fit and healthier! I started seriously working on losing weight back in November (36 pounds so far), and want to continue. I have about 42 more to go for my goal. Also, great giveaway!! I love it!! My instagram handle is @armywifeblogger
That is so awesome!! Good for you girl! Keep it up!!
Great goals! You seem like a very motivated and hard-working person! I think I should put unsubbing from unnecessary emails as one of my goals too, as it creates unnecessary stress for me.
It’s such a great thing to do! I try to do it at least once a year! The new year is when I try to save the most money, so by removing those emails that make me want to buy things, it helps so much!! Thanks for reading!
Loved this post. Quality workout clothes can be hard to fine!
My new years goal is to only drink for special occasions! In the long run, hopefully helping me to lose weight.
Instagram: kara.ann19
That’s a great goal to have!! Wishing you the best of luck!
I have entered your giveaway. Thanks for hosting! One of my goals is to get my blog more organized. Get the “back end” worked on and updated. I also am going to work more deeply on monetizing. My IG is @gwingal
🙂 gwingal
OMG what an awesome giveaway! I love finding new workout gear especially gear that is affordable. I refused to pay $98 for a lululemon sports bra lol
I’m with you on the organized thing. I started to do it at the end of 2017 and just that little bit made such a huge difference. I’m hoping that I can really do the whole overhaul 2018!
Those are some great goals to have! Thanks for sharing 🙂
My goals for 2018-
I would like to spend more time for myself. On a daily bases my energy and time is put forth towards my patients, my kids, and my home life. I very rarely set aside time for me, and this year I plan to do that!! I mean how can you truely take care of others if you don’t take care of yourself first? Right?!! Also this year I want to be more healthy, spend more quality time with my kids, take the whole family on a vacation, and plan our wedding reception with ease!! Hope this year is the best!
Also Instagram is @Jesses389
I LOVE that! Yes, you definitely need to take time for yourself! I think of it as being in an airplane- they say to put the oxygen mask on yourself before you can help others, because if you don’t have oxygen, you can’t help anyone else that needs it. Wishing you the best of luck with your goals!
In 2018 I need to work on saying NO a bit more. I tend to exhaust myself by saying yes to others all the time and then on the back end of things I am either exhausting myself or heightening my anxiety. Saying no will not only slow life down a bit but will also give me more time to evaluate my priorities and the things that absolutely need attention like family, work, my health etc.
Girrrrll… I know what you mean!! It’s hard to say No, but sometimes you just have to! You have to do it for your own sanity! You can’t please everyone and that’s okay!! 😉
My biggest goal for 2018 (May) is to get into a shape that I feel confident and sexy in – I’m doing a surprise boudoir shoot for our anniversary as a gift to my hubby – so I want to feel confident! Not sure where that mark will be but working every day towards it, and working to be more self-compassionate when I slip up. 💕
That is awesome! I wanted to do one for Conor as a surprise for our wedding, but things just got way too busy with planning! You got this girl!!
My goal is to be a minimalist!! I have too much stuff lol. IG: @ixivmmxi
I struggle so hard to get rid of things, but it feels so good when I do!!
the unsubscribing and staying off myphone at night are on my list, too! Love your outfit choices — most of my gear is black and grey so i love all of it!
Black and grey are my favs for workouts because they are more slimming! Thanks for reading/watching!
I love your goals for 2018! I am trying to get back into my workout routine, so these affordable workout outfits are perfect! I love workout apparel!
Kristen | http://www.sophisticatedgal.com
Drink more water, eat healthier, and play with kids more
Get healthier by eating right. thanks!
Along with the normal, work out more, get outside more, etc,, I made a goal this year to put my phone in the bedroom for an hour every evening and focus only on the family! It’s been easier most days than I thought it would, but an hour without checking my phone some days seems like forever! My Instagram is @mrsbrockavich48.
I follow you on Facebook as Katrina Brockavich.
I subscribed to your YouTube channel as well, under Katrina Brockavich.
That is amazing! I need to do that with my phone!! Thanks for entering!
My goal for 2018 is to lose 15 lbs.
I subscribe to your blog.
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I following you on my Instagram – darleneowen
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this year i made the same resolution that i always make to lose weight. i only have about 20 pounds to lose this year so i should be able to do it. the trick i need to learn is to maintain once i get to my goal weight.
in 2018 my goal is to find more ways to earn extra money and to save more money
my instagram = @amyguillaumelinderman
followed all. youtube= Amy Linderman. fb= Amy Guillaume Linderman twitter=@beeghly
Looking to eat better and drink more water
My 2018 goal is to drink more water! I am a huge juice drinker and I just really dislike water, so I do not drink nearly enough! https://www.instagram.com/justjerseystyle/
I follow on Facebook and Youtube as Lissa Crane
One 2018 goal is actually a continuation of 2017–to learn to cook healthier meals–I have “put dinner on the table” forever. Now it’s time to actually *cook* in a healthy way. This year we will be reducing meat.
@bethelderton on Instagram
BethElderton on YouTube
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@mbm218 on Twitter
My goals are to be more positive and to do a good deed a day or week
Belinskynatalie is my instagram.
Good luck everyone
My 2018 Goal is to cut out fried foods! I dont eat much of it anymore but would love to eliminate it completely! jessicaelizabeth8555 (instagram)
My goal for 2018 is to think more positive than negative. On January 18, 2016 i lost my boyfriend of nine years and then 7 months later on 8/8/2016 i lost my youngest child.Ive also gained 50 pounds and lost all my motivation. I want to help others in their grief journey and to be a healthier happier person..
my instagram handle is lilmonkey1959
i am a youtube follower https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFxaDy0c1IVC2SjwPQA1mSg?view_as=subscriber
i am a facebook follower as kathy cavanagh dalton
i follow you on twitter as @lilmonkey1959
My goal is to run a half marathon. Ig is sasobo87
In 2018,I Need 2 Have More Patience.Learn 2 Love Myself Quit Weighing Myself Everyday !!!!Stay Healthy Mind/Soul !!! Thanks 4 The Chance 2 Win !!!! In Need Of New Work-out Attire !!! @igdebbie61 !!!
2018 Goal is to set down my phone more, go to the gym more, and try to work a little bit less.
My goal for 2018 is to disconnect from electronics more often. I have a 9 year old son and want to focus more on him than be glued to my phone!
My IG is: MsMarcy34
HI KELSIE!!!!
2018 Goal- 2018 is the year I become a mommy. The year of extreme growth mentally, physically (lol), spiritually, and emotionally. My goal is to stay focused. Be simply happy, healthy, and full of life. And of course, to loose the baby weight after the baby is born. My main goal/focus is to have a healthy baby! ♥
My goals this year are to focus more on my health( excercise and eating better) Also i would like to be a better example for my children in regards to their health. (healthier meals and snacks and promoting being more active)
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I want to be more organized this year!
One of my goals is to be more patient and appreciate all that I have:)
@schutzme
YouTube subscribe via Missy Schutz
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Follow on twitter via @schutzme37
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Im trying to work on my posture. Its something ive always pushed to the back burner and now I have to address it. @dawnmonroe83
For 2018 my goal is to lose 30 lbs, eat better and gain control of my stress and emotions. 2016-2017 were very rough but I’m ready to get back on track.
Instagram: dirtybirdsoaps
Bonus entries
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2018 goals are to remove the clutter from my life and remove unwanted/excess things. May it be clothes, weight, or paperwork I just let pile up. Started today by donating and selling 60% of my clothes! 🙂
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Email subscriber (vikki.billings@yahoo.com)
My biggest goal for 2018 is to continue my weight loss, I lost 80 pounds last year and my goal for this year is 125 pounds. With the first step being, 25 pounds in 3 months. I will be healthier this year!
YouTube subscriber (Vikki Billings)
Facebook follower (Vikki Billings)
Twitter follower (@VikkiBillings)
One of my 2018 goals is to try to eat healthier. I’d like to eat more veggies and fruits than I do now.
Following on instagram as jacavil
Thank you!
I also subscribe to your YouTube channel and follow your Facebook Page (Jackie Villano)
Thank you for offering a great giveaway!! I would have to say that one of my 2018 goals would have to declutter and get more organized. Thanks again! @ robynsmark
I am following you on Instagram as @arress83. My goal for 2018 is to walk outside each day regardless of the temps.. I hope to put in 15 miles per week.
I need to be more active and eat better