For the past couple of weeks (and after announcing my current goals in this post), I decided that the best (and most positive way) to keep track of my progress is to write it down on a consistent basis. I have done this before – sporadically – although I have never made it public (to all of you!).
Wait – let my take a moment to clarify – I have NEVER shared my weight with anyone (expect people who have to know, like doctors), not even my husband. So, “going public” with the actual numbers is a HUGE step for me and a little scary too because I am putting it all out there.
And this, friends, is my accountability. I’ve made the commitment. I succeeded with the first fifty pounds; the last fifty pounds are coming off now.
I have been struggling with weight since about the middle of college. I think the last time I was [just barely] less than 200 lbs. was at my wedding in 2007. That hurts, and it is still hard for me to talk about – in writing. Seeing the numbers makes it hard. BUT, it is something I am facing and something I am changing.
Every Thursday, after I weigh-in, I will post about it here – in a Milestones post to let you (and myself) see the progress I am making. I believe it is important to write down our goals and keep journals. It makes us more successful in achieving what we have set out to do.
So, ready to meet Milestones? Here we go!
Weekly Goal Recap:
- Run the Pittsburgh Marathon in May 2011
- Monday – Ran 3 miles at a 12:32 pace (woo!) and had no knee pain at all!
- Tuesday – Ran 1 mile at a 13:00 pace on the treadmill.
- Thursday – Ran 1.5 miles walking/jogging/sprinting intervals. At one point during a sprint I was at a 10:00 pace, which felt amazing – like I was flying!
- Loose the last 50 pounds the healthy way.
- I had a couple of really great workouts, including a calorie-blasting spinning session on Tuesday!
- Eating clean in the only way to go for me! (In a nutshell)
- Eat 5-6 small meals a day to speed up metabolism [read: burn more calories] and not feel hungry.
- Include a source of protein at each meal to suppress your appetite, burn calories, and build lean muscle.
- DON’T cut the carbs, just eat ones with a low glycemic index (fruits, vegetables, sweet potatoes, beans, whole grains) to fuel workouts and speed recovery.
- Eat whole unprocessed foods for more nutrients and WAY less sugar sodium and manufactured ingredients (if you can’t easily trace its roots, don’t eat it!).
- Make small changes to ensure lasting weight-loss success!
- Be at my goal weight of 150 pounds by next summer.
- Today I weighed in at 201 lbs!
- Weekly weight loss: –5 lbs
- Total weight loss since November 4, 2010: -5 lbs
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you’ve got great goals there girl. I pray that God breathe into it and help you attain it all. =)
Thank you Julie and Thomas! Hope you guys have a great weekend! 🙂
Way to map out your goals in increments and attainable fashion. Good progress, keep it up!
Thank you Julie and Thomas! Hope you guys have a great weekend! 🙂
you’ve got great goals there girl. I pray that God breathe into it and help you attain it all. =)