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March 23, 2010
Weighty matters
About a month ago, I started writing about my weight, and how I was 10 pounds up from the lightest weight I've been since Owen was born. Then I saw something shiny and never finished writing about how enough is enough, it's time to lose my "winter fat."
Since then, I've lost a pound and gained three. For those of you playing the home game, that means I'm up to 148 pounds.
Then on top of my need to take control back of my muscles, my eating, and my jiggle, Rex started talking about going somewhere warm and beachy this summer while the kids are at my dad's. Somewhere that inspires bikini wearing.
So I've come up with a plan, a goal and a timeframe. I'm going to post updates on Weigh-in Wednesdays to keep me honest and (hopefully) shame me into sticking to the plan.
The goal: 12 or more pounds (136 or less).
The date: July 1, 2010.
The plan: Do the Couch to 5K program three days a week, ideally MWF after the kids are put to bed. Shred TR while Owen is napping. Saturday and Sunday will serve are make-up and rest days.
The metrics: Post weekly weight on WiW, along with waist, hip and thigh measurements. Show calendar with actual workouts.
I will admit that I'm skeptical about this working, after my last foray into diet and exercise. Also, I love the feel of control of having goals and a plan and all, but sadly, I'm less keen on the hard work it takes to make it happen. Having to write down my results for (potentially) all the world to see really helps to keep me moving, though, so I'm confident that I can keep this up.
I think.
Posted by me at March 23, 2010 10:29 PM