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Month 23 Goals: November 08

November 1, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Weight Loss and Fitness Goals:

Starting Weight: Jan. 1, 2007 – 278 lbs
Starting Weight: Jan. 1, 2008  – 193 lbs
Starting Weight  Nov. 1, 2008 – 162.2 lbs
YR 2 Q4 Weight Goal: 150 (20 lb loss) (revised from original 2008 goals)
Weight loss goal for month: 7 lbs (155)
Weight loss goal per week: 1.8 lbs

November Exercise Goals:

  • Cardio/walking or biking 5 times/wk  (probably more walking than biking as weather gets cooler)
  • Strength Training 3 times/wk – upper body
  • Strength Training 3 times/wk – lower body
  • Abs 5 times/wk (8 Minute Abs Dvd)
  • Pilates 3 times/wk – (video)

November Food/Nutrition Goals:

  • Get back on track with calorie counting (cycling and low days/wks)
  • I’m doing a 30 day challenge for month of Nov – no eating past 9:30 PM. This seems to be a large part of my struggle and where I tend to consume additional calories – the rest of the day I am fine!  I figure having this boundary may help to get be back on track with this.
  • Finally feel that I am making some traction getting the lbs off that I had gained while traveling but it has not necessarily been easy! 😉

 

 

Filed Under: 2008 Monthly Goals

Month 22 Check-in: October 08

November 1, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Starting Weight: Jan 1, 2007 – 278 lbs
Previous Month Weight: Oct. 1, 2008 – 170 lbs (was away until 4th – approximate weight)

Current Weight: Nov. 1 – 162.2 lbs

Month 22 Weight Loss: 7.8 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 115.8 lbs

Initial Measurements (1 month in):

Arms: 15.5 in.
Chest: 46 in.
Waist: 44 in.
Hips: 56 in.
Thigh: 29 in.

Measurements: Nov. 1:

Arms: 11.5 in.
Chest: 35.5 in.
Waist: 31 in.
Hips: 40.5 in.
Thigh: 22 in.

Month Decrease in Inches = 0 in.
Total Decrease in Inches = 50 in.

Filed Under: Monthly Check-in

Week 95 Check-in: October 27, 2008

October 27, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Starting Weight: Jan 1, 2007 – 278 lbs
Previous Week’s Weight: Oct. 20, 2008  – 167.8

Current Weight: October 27, 2008  –  168.2 lbs

Week 95 Weight Loss:  – +.4 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 109.8 lbs

Exercise Report:
Cardio  x 5 (walk – 5)
Strength Training  (upper body) x 3
Strength Training (lower body) x 3
Abs x 5
Pilates x 3

Food Report:
Average daily calories: 1715

Notes:

  • still struggling just a bit with calories, but better most days
  • 25th had pizza/wings! ahhhhhhh….good grief! ok, It’s a new week, right?! 😉
Filed Under: Weekly Check-in

Week 94 Check-in: October 20, 2008

October 20, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Starting Weight: Jan 1, 2007 – 278 lbs
Previous Week’s Weight: Oct. 13, 2008  – 167.4

Current Weight: October 20, 2008  –  167.8 lbs

Week 94 Weight Loss:  – +.4 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 110.2 lbs

Exercise Report:
Cardio  x 5 (walk – 5)
Strength Training  (upper body) x 3
Strength Training (lower body) x 3
Abs x 5
Pilates x 3

Food Report:
Average daily calories: did track on most days

Notes:

  • still struggling just a bit with calories (PMS)
  • 18th – started P
Filed Under: Weekly Check-in

Week 93 Check-in: October 13, 2008

October 13, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Starting Weight: Jan 1, 2007 – 278 lbs
Previous Week’s Weight: Oct. 6, 2008  – 171.4

Current Weight: October 13, 2008  –  167.4 lbs

Week 93 Weight Loss:  – 4 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 110.6 lbs

Exercise Report:
Cardio  x 5 (walk – 5)
Strength Training  (upper body) x 3
Strength Training (lower body) x 3
Abs x 5
Pilates x 3

Food Report:
Average daily calories: did track on most days

Notes:

  • feels good to be getting back on track
  • still struggling just a bit with food but we’ll get there!
Filed Under: Weekly Check-in

Back From Ireland – How Much Weight Did I Gain?

October 9, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Wow! What a great few weeks it’s been! I set out for Ireland Sept. 10 and my return was to be Sept. 23.
My friend and I were having such a fantastic time on our travels that I decided to extend my trip to Oct. 3 (with a night in Altanta, bringing me home Oct. 4).

I had a wonderful time on my travels. (I plan to make another post with some pics) My friend lives in Dublin and we drove from there down to Waterford County (for some salmon fishing!), on to Kerry County (which was amazing!) ending our trip in Galway County in a fantasic little town by the sea.

The whole trip was beautiful – we completely lucked out with perfect weather for most of our travels! I am so fortunate as well that I am able to work while away – we found great places with Internet access and just made a point to do our work each day. Heck, I spent a few days mostly working, BUT hey – how cool that I can do that in Ireland!!! 

I did NOT count calories while away and pretty much ate (and drank – yeah Guinness!) what I wanted, consciously deciding that I am on vacation and want to enjoy all the great food. (knowing I may have some regret upon return, BUT will just have to get back to it!)

Final tally….Upon return, my weight was 171.4 at the highest. Whew!

After the roadtrip, I had gotten it down to 158 before heading to Ireland, so I am up from that weight 13.4 lbs. I do think a lot of this (or some) will come off fairly quickly once I settle into calorie counting, drinking my water, exercise, etc. I do recognize that I’ve gotten a bit off track and need to now look at where I can expect to be by the end of the year. (I have revised my yearly goal as well)

I’m aiming to get back to my low which was 155 and if I can hit 150 by end of the year, I’ll be happy!!! 🙂

 

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2008 Fitness and Weight Loss Goals: 9 Month Check-In

October 7, 2008 by Leave a Comment

9 Mo. Check-In and Revision of 2008 Goals (in blue)

6 Mo. Check-In and Revision of 2008 Goals (in red)

2008 Goals

In 2008, I will focus on 2 main areas – Financial (which includes personal business goals) and Physical (weight loss/fitness/health).  My intention is to put the same kind of energy/focus into my financial/business goals as I did my physical goals in 2007 – which was very successful! I will continue to move forward with my physical goals as well, but this is an area that I feel very confident in and have developed very good habits around. (can be somewhat an autopilot now ) 😉

Tho, I have the best of intention (and opportunity) I can’t quite seem to focus (find the time?) to work on these business goals – this REALLY needs to change and now! My weight loss/fitness efforts are going great and I can see the finish line here for sure.

I did get a bit of a raise during this last quarter. For the rest of 2008, I will focus on new project with HealthCare.TV , CWL, and making a plan for real success in this area!

Physical:

*To weigh 133 lbs or less by Jan.  1, 2009. (this will be 60 lb loss for 2008, 145 lb total loss)
*On track for this – may decide to do maintenance a bit higher than 133 – will see how I feel – current weight after Q2 is 162
*OK, after all my travel/gain I am revising this to 150lbs (may be happy at the 155 for end of year which was my lowest this year) – will continue weight loss tho in 2009

*To continue with my varied and consistent exercise of walking, biking, strength training, ab work, and pilates.
*Doing great here!
*Continue to do great!

*To add different exercise – running, swimming, more leg work – lunges, squats, step
*Decided that running is not really for me – at least at this point. Haven’t been swimming yet. I did create a new strength training routine to do at home – included lunges, squats, step, etc.
*Continue with what I have been doing

*Possibly take a karate or martial arts type class – look into this
*Haven’t done this yet.
*Haven’t done this yet – maybe in 2009

2008 is looking good for meeting my ultimate weight loss/fitness goals – you still with me?! 😉

Tho I’ve had to revise and will most likely not reach my ultimate weight loss goal by the end of the year, I’ve learned SO much. I’m ok with getting right back to it quickly after the weight gain (this is where I’ve failed in the past, right?) and looking realistically at those last few lbs to lose. I can handle doing this as I go into 2009!!!  Woohoo! How are your goals coming along?

Filed Under: 2008 Goals

Week 92 Check-in: October 6, 2008

October 6, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Starting Weight: Jan 1, 2007 – 278 lbs
Previous Week’s Weight: Sept. 29, 2008  -did not weigh-in Ireland ( 9/8 was 161)

Current Weight: October 6, 2008  –  171.4 lbs

Week 92 Weight Loss:  – +10.4 (since last weigh-in)

Total Weight Loss: 106.6 lbs

Exercise Report:

Food Report:
Average daily calories: did not count calories while away

Notes:

  • arrived back home 10/4
  • suspect that at least half the weight is due to sodium/water retention and will go quickly!
  • ready to hit it hard
  • will be revising yr and Q4 goals
Filed Under: Weekly Check-in

2008 Q4 GOALS: Oct 1-Dec 31, 2008

October 1, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Starting Weight: Jan. 1, 2008 – 193 lbs

Q4 Weight Goal: 150 (20 lb loss) (this is revised from original 2008 goals)

Q4 Fitness Goals:

  • Cardio 5 times/wk (min. 40 min) – walking, biking
  • Strength training – 3 times/wk – upper and lower body
  • Pilates 3 times/wk (beginner dvd)
  • Abs 5 times/wk

Q4 Food/Nutrition Goals:

  • Calories = continue with calorie cycling, and lowering if/when needed
  • Try to get back on track after Aug/Sept travel/weight gain!
  • 16 glasses water daily
  • Multivitamin daily
Filed Under: 2008 Quarter Goals

Month 22 Goals: October 08

October 1, 2008 by Leave a Comment

Weight Loss and Fitness Goals:

Starting Weight: Jan. 1, 2007 – 278 lbs
Starting Weight: Jan. 1, 2008  – 193 lbs
Starting Weight  Oct. 1, 2008 – 170 lbs (approximately as I didn’t weigh in on 10/1)
YR 2 Q4 Weight Goal: 150 (20 lb loss) (revised from original 2008 goals)
Weight loss goal for month: 10 lbs (160)
Weight loss goal per week: 3.3 lbs (suspect some is sodium/water and will come off quickly)

October Exercise Goals:

  • Cardio/walking or biking 5 times/wk  (probably more walking than biking as weather gets cooler)
  • Strength Training 3 times/wk – upper body
  • Strength Training 3 times/wk – lower body
  • Abs 5 times/wk (8 Minute Abs Dvd)
  • Pilates 3 times/wk – (video)

October Food/Nutrition Goals:

  • Get back on track with calorie counting (cycling and low days/wks)

I did experience weight gain after my travels the past month. I’m not beating myself up over this. I think the key will be how quickly can I get back on track and get the additional weight off. I need to learn to balance this and learn from it. 😉

 

Filed Under: 2008 Monthly Goals
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