Four Pounds

I weigh 176 today -- exactly 4 pounds less than the same day one year ago.

My goal is to start 2012 (Jan. 2) at under 180 for the first time since 2002.

My secondary goal is start at 175.

Last year, my Jan. 2 weight was 181.

Just 1 pound up from my December 29th weight.

So, if I can maintain that trend, I'll start 2012 at 177. 3 pounds under 180, 4 pounds less than last year.

And then, I'll start my serious training for a mini-marathon... which should mean serious weight loss over time (I lost 9 pounds last year during training and kept most of it off ... in fact, I still haven't hit 180 again).

If I start at 177, I could see another 9 pound drop... bringing me below 170.

My goal, though, is simply 172. I want to get there and see how it feels... when I weigh 172-174, I feel amazing... and I feel like my clothes fit well. If I lost much more, I'd have to change sizes, I think. Not necessarily bad, though.

What is today's weight?

176.

One tiny little pound away from 175.

How Can You Shave 200 Calories a Day from your Diet?

by using VEGETABLES!

Yep, whip 'em up in your blender and swap them out for other high-calorie ingredients (milk, butter) -- I've had some amazing (and delicious) black bean brownies...

If you have one meal a day with EXTRA vegetables that are hidden, you'll consume less calories and get MORE nutrients. So, you'll lose weight and feel better, too.

Plus, because you can't see (or taste, even) the vegetables, it won't feel like a chore...

Holiday Weight Gain?

So, I'm 177 today. Two pounds away from my Jan 2, 2012 goal of 175.

This is not bad considering Christmas Eve and Christmas Day eating and a day off of work yesterday that held consumption of leftovers and sweets.

Today, it was back to yogurt for breakfast.

Today...

176.

Even after a Holiday dinner and dessert last night.

I ate in moderation throughout the day... in an effort to ensure I wouldn't be high on calories before the meal started...

no exercise, though. I need to hit the weights tonight.

What Impact do Holiday Dinners have on your weight?

Well, for me, it's simple: weight gain!

177 today.

Of course, I had a Holiday Lunch and Holiday Dinner yesterday...

Today, I'm taking it easy -- lighter breakfast, nuts and a protein bar for lunch, and ... another Holiday Dinner.

I'm still hopeful I can stay below 180 -- I haven't weighed 180 in almost a full year now. So, I'll be trying moderation... and a bit of exercise even though its Holiday break time.

What do I weigh today?

I know you're dying to know!

175.5

Exactly four pounds less than one year ago today.

Christmas is soon approaching...eating will abound. But, if I'm starting 4 pounds lighter, I should be able to maintain a healthy weight and stay below 177.

Remember, my goal for January 2nd is to weigh 175 or less with a 2012 goal weight of 172.