Weigh In: April 1st. 2013
Weigh In: May 1st. 2013
Since my April 1st and March 1st weigh ins I’m discouraged but I’m not giving up. I can’t seem to summon the will power to stick to my self prescribed daily calorie allotment for more than about 4 days. Which is why I am stuck at ~140 lbs. My husband’s 20 year class reunion is the week of the 4th of July. Our sprint triathlon is that same week and our marathon is three weeks after that. I do not have much time left. I have to get back to basics. And, I guess I am going to have to take this day by day like I did last year. I might have to do it this way every year for the rest of my life and I am OK with that because I like making plans and setting goals. The very act motivates me.
I have until July 1st to get back to 125 lbs. That gives me 7 weeks with ~15 lbs. to lose. This is totally doable but I have to start right now and I have to make a plan and stick to it!
Plan:
-Eat no more than 1200 calories per day. (Unless, you have a really hard work out or on your extra long run days. For these days approximate how much you will burn and eat accordingly).
-Write down everything you eat and tally the calories each day (You want to be able to spot the problem if you are not losing).
-Weigh in every Monday morning.
-Bring back chart to log calorie intake and workouts for the next 7 weeks.
-Log water intake (drink at least 80oz. per day, more on running days).
-Post Reasons on Fridge Door, Pantry Door, and Peanut Butter Jar!
Top 10 Reasons I want to Lose 15 lbs. By July 1st:
#1) To look amazing at Ben’s HS reunion!
#2) To make running easier (Running 26.2 miles will be more comfortable if I lose 15 lbs).
#3) I never did buy that summer dress for reaching my goal last year (I am going to get it this year!)
#4) To just plain feel good physically and mentally.
#5) To get rid of the little 15 lb. muffin top I have developed.
#6) To get back into (and feel confident in) a bathing suit again (I did last summer).
#7) To set a goal and accomplish it!
#8) To support my husband with his diet and fitness goals.
#9) To be an example for my husband, children, and anyone who may read this and be struggling themselves.
#10) To make climbing that dang pole just a little bit easier!
Some of these may sound a little petty. Health and wellness is always my first priority. But it doesn’t hurt to be a little vain at times.
Last year at this time I weighed in at 137 lbs.
Last year at this time I weighed in at 137 lbs.
For some reason I just love the view at this segment on one of our runs. It is about 2 miles from my house (so about 2 miles into a run). I love watching the seasons change in these farm fields!
Here are some previous run pics from last year.
Here are some previous run pics from last year.
We are on track with our marathon training schedule. We have a book we are using as a loose guide. But mostly we are just trying to log 20 to 25 miles per week including 1 long run (upping “it” by 1 mile each week). Today we are going for a 12 mile run. This is the scenery I get to look foreword to, only it will not be that green yet.
If you wanted lose weight what would your reasons be?
Try the My Fitness Pal app. My husband and I have used it with great success. Very easy and motivating.
Do you want to hear something really embarrassing? I don’t own a smart phone! But I told my husband that we are both going to get them in December when we are eligible for new phones under our plan. So I am making myself a note to get this app as soon as I get a new phone. Thanks so much for the tip!
I’m right there with you! I just hit 3 pounds lower than my thinnest in my adult life and celebrated by eating a red velvet (not even very good) Mother’s Day cake…I love the idea of putting the list in front of every temptation. Fridge, pantry, cabinet doors, car keys, debit card…… 😉
Oh, debit card, that’s a good one! I really hate it when I have a cheat day and I end up filling up on junkie food, like pop tarts!
To get a boyfriend, duh…….that would be my main reason. I think once I get this cast off my leg I am going to exercise just to be able to appreciate moving! Also, my pole is motivating…we are moving to a place that has some great pole dance studios and I’d like to walk in looking good….Also, none of your reason are shallow!
What! You know where you’re going? Where are you going? Please let it be somewhere warm!
As for your leg,I think about you every day, I will be so relieved for you when you can get around!