171
that's all.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
171.5
Ok. This is the first time I believe I've been able to write down a number under 172 since I've been keeping this blog.
And 171.5 is just 1.5 pounds above my goal weight of 170 -- remember, I'm running a half marathon in April... and I want to be at 170 so I can run with less stress on my knees...and ideally, finish faster.
How did I get here?
1) Chronicling my weight. I keep track M-F so I know what I weigh
2) Using that information -- knowing what I weigh and tracking what I eat helps me know when I can "splurge" and have a dessert and when I need to hold back... it also helps me monitor problem foods - those that make my weight go up.
3) Exercise. I'm committed to exercising ... lifting weights, running, walking... at least 5 days a week... and it's paying off. Instead of feeling "too tired" or saying "it's too cold to run" I've found ways to push myself... and if it's too cold to run outside, I can do pushups and weights indoors... And when I do, and see results like this, it's motivating.
And 171.5 is just 1.5 pounds above my goal weight of 170 -- remember, I'm running a half marathon in April... and I want to be at 170 so I can run with less stress on my knees...and ideally, finish faster.
How did I get here?
1) Chronicling my weight. I keep track M-F so I know what I weigh
2) Using that information -- knowing what I weigh and tracking what I eat helps me know when I can "splurge" and have a dessert and when I need to hold back... it also helps me monitor problem foods - those that make my weight go up.
3) Exercise. I'm committed to exercising ... lifting weights, running, walking... at least 5 days a week... and it's paying off. Instead of feeling "too tired" or saying "it's too cold to run" I've found ways to push myself... and if it's too cold to run outside, I can do pushups and weights indoors... And when I do, and see results like this, it's motivating.
Friday, February 10, 2012
today's weight?
173
3 more pounds to go!
I feel GREAT...it's still winter and I'm at what was my spring weight in 2011.
I LOVE feeling like my clothes fit well, that I look good... that I'm at least somewhat in shape... and it also makes me realize that at weights of 10-12 pounds higher than this, I felt bad, looked not so good, and my clothes definitely didn't fit right...
THIS feeling is motivation to maintain!
3 more pounds to go!
I feel GREAT...it's still winter and I'm at what was my spring weight in 2011.
I LOVE feeling like my clothes fit well, that I look good... that I'm at least somewhat in shape... and it also makes me realize that at weights of 10-12 pounds higher than this, I felt bad, looked not so good, and my clothes definitely didn't fit right...
THIS feeling is motivation to maintain!
Thursday, February 9, 2012
173.5
and: just as a refresher, this is my personal weight loss diary.
Like most people, I'm trying lose a moderate amount of weight and then maintain myself at a healthy weight.
I was weighing 181 or more (max of 185) when I started chronicling.
It's taken some time, but I'm in the low 170s. My goal is to weigh 170 with a max weight of 172.
I'll post my weight every week day and then also post tips for losing weight.
I know most of us want to lose SOME weight -- most people are not super-fat and most people resolve each year to lose 5, 10, 15 pounds.
This is MY attempt to show how that happens... at least for me. And my hope is that it will help others who wish to lose some weight and then, more importantly, maintain a healthy weight.
Like most people, I'm trying lose a moderate amount of weight and then maintain myself at a healthy weight.
I was weighing 181 or more (max of 185) when I started chronicling.
It's taken some time, but I'm in the low 170s. My goal is to weigh 170 with a max weight of 172.
I'll post my weight every week day and then also post tips for losing weight.
I know most of us want to lose SOME weight -- most people are not super-fat and most people resolve each year to lose 5, 10, 15 pounds.
This is MY attempt to show how that happens... at least for me. And my hope is that it will help others who wish to lose some weight and then, more importantly, maintain a healthy weight.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Today...
I weigh 173
Last year, I weighed 173 the week before I ran a half marathon in late April. And 172 the day before.
But, lately, I've been hanging out in the 174 range -- and it's early February.
So, I fully anticipate reaching my goal of 170 by Feb. 29th -- and possibly racing this year at a weight in the high 160s... I'm betting that will improve my time! and I'll feel great, too!
Last year, I weighed 173 the week before I ran a half marathon in late April. And 172 the day before.
But, lately, I've been hanging out in the 174 range -- and it's early February.
So, I fully anticipate reaching my goal of 170 by Feb. 29th -- and possibly racing this year at a weight in the high 160s... I'm betting that will improve my time! and I'll feel great, too!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
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