50 pounds by my bday!!
1 May
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I’m not sure… have I set a time/weight goal yet? Probably have. Just goes to show you how successful I was at that as I can’t even remember. And goodness knows, this could be a really bad idea. Alas, I was over at Tammy’s blog and I remember she had a goal to lose a certain amount of weight by a certain time, and she is doing mighty fine now!! So, guess what, it’s my blog, I’ll do it if I want! And if I slip and fall off and become a lazy bum who doesn’t follow through, I delete this post and pretend it neverrr happened. I know, such a slacker way of doing things. I don’t always want to be that sort of person who doesn’t follow through with a challenge. I hope I can change that, but I know myself enough to know past behavior doesn’t make this so exciting. Also, I’m just in that place with myself right now. Victim-y, remember? However, moving forward, trying to change it – baby steps.
A big step already just saying it out loud that I want to lose 50lbs by my bday. That gives me just over 19 weeks. Yeah, you read that right. That averages out at 2.6 lb loss per week. Doable, but it will take hard work. I figure, it’s a good goal, and any loss would be FABULOUS since it’s been ages since that’s happened, Le Sigh! Speaking of Tammy, though, I must make sure I don’t start off my tough new challenge with her most recent post – mug cake!! Gahh!!!! Run!! Do not google!!
Here are my plans for the first two weeks.
1. 30 minutes of exercise 6 days a week. It’s ONLY 30 minutes, heck, walk the dog… my area couldn’t possibly be anymore HILLY. I could even get on the bike and ride to Sprouts to pick up something… in the evenings when hubman is home… I’ve yet to figure out a way to bike with two tots. I’ve tried pulling them both in the trailer, but oh em gee, my five year old certainly is too big for that by now, it’s ridiculous. One time we were on a bike ride. Hubman had them attached to his bike. He had me, mid-hill, try to take over since he was so tired. I was STANDING on his pedals, and we still didn’t budge! lol
2. Woohoo, I’m happy to report – I am STILL super-water-girl. I feel like I drink an insane amount of water per day. Truth is, though, I think I only get in about 32 oz, and I know I should be getting closer to 64 oz. But with how much I’ve been peein’, I can’t imagine spending half my days on the john. Meh!! So yeah, I want to stick with water and continue to work up to more. And also drink a cup before each meal. UPDATE: I just realized the huge canister I use to keep my water in… IS 64 oz! Woohoo! I’m wondering if I should drink even more. I read somewhere you should divide your weight in half and drink that many ounces of water. I’d drown.
3. Eat breakfast within an hour of waking up and make it serious FUEL, not just a teensy little Acitivia.
4. Keep under 2000 calories per day.
5. Stop eating 2 hours before bedtime!
That is my 2 week plan. I shall add more to-do after the first few weeks, but I absolutely can not overload myself!
May 1, 2010
Weight: 292.2
As you can see, I’ve put on a lot of weight. I’m almost exactly the same weight I was this time last year. It’s very frustrating. But I’m just trying hard to get my head in the right place and I think I’m getting there… and I want to start putting some action behind it. Start feeling strong physically again. I’m afraid of creeping up back to my highest weight. I just can’t be havin’ that!
I am sorry about the mug cake! I was just keepin it real. I had to confess my wicked ways to you bloggy people!
I love your plan! I had the goal last April to lose 40 lbs in 4 months, which didn’t *quite* happen. It took another almost month to lose 40. I then adjusted my goal to reach a healthy weight (using BMI). I reached THAT weight around MY b-day in January. Several months (and a tragic 10 lbs-off scale debacle) later, I am working on my last 10 lbs. I could stop here; my BMI is in the “average” range, but right at the top. I want a buffer!
So yup, a year has passed and I am still going- strength training and running (for the first time EVER) the Couch to 5k program. Wheee!
Take care missy and YOU CAN DO IT! Remember to never give up no matter if you binge, or get lazy and don’t work out for days. A new day is a new chance to eat healthy and move your ass!
xo
T
Thank you, Tammers!! I loved reading your comment, gave me hope. You’re right – I can’t let the oopses deter me and turn into huge disastrous wrecks! You’re doing awesome!
You can def. make 50 pounds by your bday! I happen to like goals. They give me something to work towards. I’m pulling for ya!
You can do it, girl. You MUST focus, and make yourself a priority!!! You have a good plan of action. I would suggest adding some light weights in there as well – building muscle will help you keep your metabolism revved up.
You can’t go back and change the past. You can focus on the future and make new beginnings! I have faith that you can do it – you just have to committ! Go SS Go!!