emmysmommy
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- Joined
- Jan 30, 2010
With only 45 days until our family trip to WDW trip, I am finally getting serious about losing the 10 pounds that I have gained since earlier this year. I know, only 10 pounds but it is an annoying trend that I don't want to continue....
Background:
In 2009, I lost 33 pounds before our summer vacation. I participated in a "lose before you cruise" forum that offered accountability which was really helpful. What really made a difference in my health, and of course, weight loss, was that I started to run at 44 years old. I was disciplined and dedicated to my goals and felt a great sense of personal accomplishment.
Fast forward 3.5 years later and I don't run as much as I should, I've slowly put back on some of the weight and I just feel like I'm not in control any longer.
My excuses are plentiful; I have a demanding job which requires some travel and long hours (managing a full book of business in addition to 2 service teams), I love to read dining reviews so tend to spend too much time on the computer (the food addict in me being fed!), and most of the time I am just not feeling it... you know what I mean?
So no more excuses... time to get serious about my health! (For some reason that Quilted Northern Bath tissue commercial comes to mind when I write those words! )
I want to commit to a 45 day personal challenge to lose some weight - yeah, it won't be 10 lbs but at least I can be healthier and lose a few pounds along the way.
My Plan:
1. Eat healthy - consistently! I do ok only about 60% of the time. I would like to bump that up to 90% of the time.
2. Run 4-5 times a week. No mile goals like I used to set but I will set a minimum time of 45 min.
3. Strength training - 3-4 times per week. I usually do arm weights during my cool down.
4. No cookies, brownies, cake, candy and other junk that simply wastes calories and doesn't help with my goals. (It doesn't help that my 16 yr. old DD loves to bake. )
5. Check in here at least a few times a week to document my progress in an honest and candid way. I have nothing to hide - well except my big behind in tunic tops!
Can I do this? Will my motivation take me beyond the first week? Tune in to find out.
Background:
In 2009, I lost 33 pounds before our summer vacation. I participated in a "lose before you cruise" forum that offered accountability which was really helpful. What really made a difference in my health, and of course, weight loss, was that I started to run at 44 years old. I was disciplined and dedicated to my goals and felt a great sense of personal accomplishment.
Fast forward 3.5 years later and I don't run as much as I should, I've slowly put back on some of the weight and I just feel like I'm not in control any longer.
My excuses are plentiful; I have a demanding job which requires some travel and long hours (managing a full book of business in addition to 2 service teams), I love to read dining reviews so tend to spend too much time on the computer (the food addict in me being fed!), and most of the time I am just not feeling it... you know what I mean?
So no more excuses... time to get serious about my health! (For some reason that Quilted Northern Bath tissue commercial comes to mind when I write those words! )
I want to commit to a 45 day personal challenge to lose some weight - yeah, it won't be 10 lbs but at least I can be healthier and lose a few pounds along the way.
My Plan:
1. Eat healthy - consistently! I do ok only about 60% of the time. I would like to bump that up to 90% of the time.
2. Run 4-5 times a week. No mile goals like I used to set but I will set a minimum time of 45 min.
3. Strength training - 3-4 times per week. I usually do arm weights during my cool down.
4. No cookies, brownies, cake, candy and other junk that simply wastes calories and doesn't help with my goals. (It doesn't help that my 16 yr. old DD loves to bake. )
5. Check in here at least a few times a week to document my progress in an honest and candid way. I have nothing to hide - well except my big behind in tunic tops!
Can I do this? Will my motivation take me beyond the first week? Tune in to find out.