My goal for this year was to lose around 10 pounds per month, happy to say I started January at 196 and this morning I was at 185.2! This is a big accomplishment for me, even though I've seen 185 before, because it's been awhile that I've seen 185, and it means I'm really back on track.
I had a blip around mid-January, and a slow start to January to be honest, but I have worked my butt of making sure to mostly eat on plan and workout.
So let's talk my goals!
This month, my overall goal is to make it to 177 by March 1st. This is not 10 pounds, but February is short.
Mid-Month goal, or Feb 14th goal (a week before my doctors appointment) is 180 lbs.
For exercise I want to get in 5 workouts a week. This can be running, or DVD's. I don't really care so long as it's a real workout. Which could be as little as one mile on the treadmill at a decent pace to be honest. Just so long as I make an effort. Some days don't go so well as others, if Lilly sleeps poorly I won't be waking up before she does and able to workout. Sometimes she lets me do a DVD in the morning, sometimes she hangs off me the whole time and I don't get it done. But I'll make an effort to sincerely try.
I want to get back to my July weight of 177 (it was actually 177.8), and start moving forward past that. I want to succeed this year.
I have moved my overall weight goal to 164 from 155. 164 just sounds more attainable to me, and it puts me in an average weight BMI, and while BMI is not the end all be all, it will still be satisfying for me to see because doctors do use that. When I hit 164, I'll assess how I feel about my body and move forward from there. Again, as an adult I was never under 200 and as a high school student 174 was the lowest weight I can recall. Anything under that is new territory. So I think setting a goal not as low will be a good start for me to start really looking at my body as it is. Some days I still look in the mirror (or at a photo) and see that 240 pound person. It's a mental thing and it's common, so I don't want to put in this effort and not physically see it. If that makes sense.
Running wise, I need some better running socks, I currently have a blister on the arch of my right foot. I have socks made for working out but having borrowed Nick's running socks (that I bought him when I worked in Downer's Grove) I know mine aren't even close to as nice as his. Which is likely why I have a blister, or the new tennis shoes.
My mile itself have overall improved. I'm regularly running my two miles at 4.5 or 5 mph. It's a push for me, but I can handle it easier than when we first got the treadmill. I find running on the treadmill is a lot more difficult physically than outside. I don't know why, it just is. I'm ready for Spring. Is it Spring yet?
Anyway short list for February:
- 180 lbs by February 14th
- 177 by March 1st
- Exercise 5 days a week
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