Hello, February!

And, we're off! Month #2 in 2014. Anything big going on in your life this February? Will you be celebrating Valentine's Day? I've always liked it, even when I didn't have a Valentine of my own. But that's still a few days away, so let's talk first about the here and now.

Last month, I put in writing a list of things I was looking forward to in January. When I sat down to reflect on February, I realized that I was actually forming a list of goals and tasks I wanted to complete (some of which are completely unrelated to fitness). Because it helps me to have these things in writing, I'm listing them here.

Hold me accountable for the following:

1) Participate in the SweatPink/Lorna Jane Move/Nourish/Believe blogger challenge.
2) Maintain my 3 miles/twice-a-week running pattern.
3) Complete some continuing education credits for my Spinning certification.
4) Find and order a maternity dress for an upcoming wedding.
5) Develop weekly meal plans and grocery lists.

I've been working really hard on that last one. If I go in blind I either A) Buy crap that doesn't amount to a meal and end up running out to the grocery store multiple times a week for odds and ends to complete a recipe, or B) Buy the same meals, thus boring my family. Today, we headed to the grocery store and I was accurately prepared because of these...

...and a complimentary subscription to eMeals. I've been testing out this service for a few weeks now. The verdict is still out, and you can expect a full review soon.

Question: What's your process for making grocery lists and meal plans? Any tips?