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September 9, 2009
Motivation
Last week, Beth posted her weight on the internet, as motivation to get back in shape for the second time this summer.
I was struck by the similarities of our desires. I, too, had worked out and tried to eat less to prepare for a summer beach trip (much less successfully, but I tried, dammit!) I, too, had gone on vacation and said to hell with my diet, I'm on vacation! As of last week, I weighed 139.4 (my scale is accurate to .2 pounds). And as of Wednesday of last week, I had 7 weeks until Rex and I leave on a trip away from the kids, the first since Owen was born.
I had thought about posting a picture of my scale, and just never got around to it (also, my toes are not as pretty), but I did start up with the exercise again last Thursday. So far, in spite of a weekend away from home, I've managed to...gain a pound.
I swear, I thought I was eating well, given my circumstances. But I'm not giving up!
So here are my goals:
- Step up the exercise. I'd rather be firmer and tighter than weigh less.
- Eat less. And better. This is hard, because I'm weaning Owen, and experience tells me that I'm still hungry as if I'm eating for two long after the second person drops off.
- Wean the boy. He's getting cut off 6 weeks from today, in spite of both of us fighting it. I'd prefer to do this slowly and smoothly as opposed to cold turkey, so I'd better get crackin'.
- Lose 5-10 pounds. Realistically, I doubt I'll be able to take off more than 5 in the next 6 weeks. My ultimate goal is 10, with an option for another 5 depending mostly on my thighs.
- 9/3 139.4
- 9/9 140.6
Posted by me at September 9, 2009 12:59 PM
Comments
I think goal 1 is awesome. I am a firm believer in health not being solely dependent on weight. Not that I recommend being the weight of a beached whale, but dieting without exercise can make you skeletal but not healthy. Exercise makes your heart healthier no matter what your thighs look like!
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Posted by: Tnelson at September 30, 2009 5:59 PM