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2017 - Update Week 1

I most likely won't pause to update my goals weekly but since it's snowy enough to be a traffic issue but not snowy enough to sled in yet, I have a few minutes this morning.  Plus everyone's New Year's resolutions are still hot and fresh right now too.

Wisdom - Intellectual Goals:  Book #1 for the year is finished.  A.W. Tozer's "Experiencing the Presence of God - Teachings from the Book of Hebrews."  I had started it in December but it still counts for 2017.  This book is so good that I may use it for some writings and lessons though as it really showed me the depth of Hebrews and Tozer's wisdom.

Stature - Physical Goals:  Week 1 back in the gym to start the year was a pretty good one.  Don Raye got back in there, Andrew even talked about coming to the Y (never gonna happen but it's a start lol), and there weren't too many resolutionists invading the Y at 5AM.  We did some weighing and maxing too.  I was pleased with some results but need to work on some others a little more.
Weight:  190.75 lbs.
Bench:  350 lbs.
2 mins Push-ups:  77
Deadlift:  405 lbs.
Leg Press:  585 lbs.
1.5 mile run:  9:35
Now the bar has been set, it'll be interesting to see where I can improve over the next couple months.

Spiritual Goals:  I learned a lot from "Experiencing the Presence of God" about how to draw in closer to God and see Him every day, as well as some new daily disciplines to begin putting into practice as I grow spiritually. 

Social Goals:  Not a whole lot going on the first week.  But everyone at the Y was picking on my new running shoes so maybe that means they like me lol.  Hopefully we'll have some fun events to report later this year.

If you don't track your progress, how do you know if you're making any?

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