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12/06/09 - Plateau-ville

So since the end of October I've managed to lose a total of 2 pounds. I guess it would be a plateau but with all the cheating I've done lately, I'd ...

Feel free to add me as a friend.....I would be honored and look forward to getting to know you on this crazy journey!

If I have added you as a friend it is because you have inspired me with....
1) Your positive attitude
2) Your Great blogs
3) Your ideas and solutions

12/06/09 - Plateau-ville

So since the end of October I've managed to lose a total of 2 pounds. I guess it would be a plateau but with all the cheating I've done lately, I'd prefer to call it a loss of focus. :) I have to get back on track, modify a few things, and enjoy the holidays. Here's to looking forward to the New Year!! And hey I'm still in Wonderland (woohoo!)

Weight Goals:
Current weight - 196
Under 190 - 6 pounds (total 60 pounds) - still trying for December 31 but more realistically - January 31
180 - 10 pounds (total 70 pounds) - March 15 - my one year Sparkiversary
175 - 5 pounds (total 75 pounds) - April 2010 (my birthday month)

Exercise Goals:

Establish an indoor exercise routine that is as successful as an outdoor one now that winter has set in.
Push-ups......I would like to be able to do some.
Start using the Spark trackers now that plateau land has hit me...am I eating and exercising enough? too much? I'm not sure right now.
Jillian's 45 minute DVD's....wanna get thru those.

Feel good Goals:
Shop in a non-plus size clothes store....Old Navy in particular.
Buy that laptop I'm due since hitting Wonderland!!
Buy a size 14 pant and fit in to it!......
Better yet borrow my SISTER'S too big clothes!! (unheard of situation...)

10/28/09 - hitting Wonderland

I'm down in the 100's this week for the first time in a hugely long time (buying a laptop!!!!!!!). I got here a few years ago on the Curves plan, but, of course, didn't stay. I'm determined to stay this time....build a home, plant an acreage.....and keep going down. So here's an update on my goals:

Weight Goals:
Current weight - 198
Under 190 - 10 pounds (total 60 pounds) - December 31 - would be a first since high school!
(current challenge is to 183 or 25 pounds lost - Dec 31)
175 - 15 pounds (total 75 pounds) - April 2010 (my birthday month)

It's almost like I can see the finish line....it's coming up so fast....less than 25 pounds to go! I have the opportunity to set even further goals. My so-called ideal weight is 155.... It's almost scary to think past 175 though....

Exercise Goals:
Continue walking with the dog daily - increase length gradually (Update: I have to get back in to this routine....being so busy has let it slide a bit).
Continue with running program to run a 5K on Jan 1 2010 (Update: Continue? Yeah, the word is START!)
Develop a strength training program I can stick with - this will be a priority for me when I am under 200 (Update: EA Active saved my butt on this one....I'm sticking with it for a few more months to build up my strength)
Start AquaFit once a week with possible increase to 2 times a week (Update: Am going 2 times a week!!!....possible increase to 3?)
Be able to complete Banish Fat and No More Trouble Zones DVDs. (Update: my sister has borrowed these DVD's...but I realize they would be good for my strength training so am going to work my way back in to Jillian's fold.)

Feel good Goals:
Shop in a non-plus size clothes store. (Update: this is really close for me....and scares the heck out of me. Addition-Elle and Penningtons have been my comfort stores....what if nothing ever fits in a non-plus size store....I can't see myself shopping there yet, but I will one day.)
Walk up the stairs from my basement to the second floor (26 steps) without getting winded (Update: some days yes, some days no...)
Improve my self-esteem and thus improve my communication skills at work and my conversations with friends. (Update: I have a new lead position at work.....looking forward to seeing my progression as I get into it).

9/5/09 - one year to wedding

I wanted to post an update as the one year pre-iversary to my wedding. I'm coming off of 3 days of junk food and goofing off in terms of exercise though....darn vacation. I still feel on track and am looking forward to starting my fall activities. I decided to up some of my goals to go with a few challenges I have joined.

Weight Goals:
Current weight - 208 (give or take a few pounds....see above :}
Under 200 - 10 pounds (total 50 pounds) - some time in October/November
Under 190 - 10 pounds (total 60 pounds) - December 31
(current challenge is to 183 or 25 pounds lost - Dec 31)
175 - 15 pounds (total 75 pounds) - April 2010 (my birthday month)

Exercise Goals:
Continue walking with the dog daily - increase length gradually.
Continue with running program to run a 5K on Jan 1 2010.
Develop a strength training program I can stick with - this will be a priority for me when I am under 200.
Start AquaFit once a week with possible increase to 2 times a week.
Be able to complete Banish Fat and No More Trouble Zones DVDs.
Join a gym one day (the new Wii Fit made this less of a priority)
Pump up my hand weights to 5 pounds then 10 (see above).

Feel good Goals:
Shop in a non-plus size clothes store.
Walk up the stairs from my basement to the second floor (26 steps) without getting winded.
Hear 'You've lost weight', over and over again....esp. on a trip home to Winnipeg.
Improve my self-esteem and thus improve my communication skills at work and my conversations with friends.

7/9/09

Wow! I look at my April goals now and realize I have the potential to do so much more than I ever anticipated. I'm an exercise fiend, I've met such wonderful new friends and am co-leader of 2 Spark teams. I can't wait to see what the future will bring next! So, finally, an update to my goals.....

Weight Goals:
Current weight - 220
Under 210 - 10 pounds (total 40 pounds) - End of summer 2009
Under 200 - 10 pounds (total 50 pounds) - December 2009
Under 190 - 10 pounds (total 60 pounds) - April 2010 (my birthday month)
175 - 15 pounds (total 75 pounds) - End of August 2010

Exercise Goals:
Continue walking with the dog daily.
Attempt running!
Develop a strength training program I can stick with.
Continue doing the 30 Day Shred.
Be able to complete Banish Fat and No More Trouble Zones DVDs.
Finally get out the bike, darn it!!!!
Join a gym one day (the new Wii Fit made this less of a priority)
Pump up my hand weights to 5 pounds then 10 (see above).

Feel good Goals:
Shop in a non-plus size clothes store.
Walk up the stairs from my basement to the second floor (26 steps) without getting winded.
Hear 'You've lost weight', over and over again....esp. on a trip home to Winnipeg.
Improve my self-esteem and thus improve my communication skills at work and my conversations with friends.

(can you believe I've met all the other feel good goals I had!)

Hmm....after all that, I wonder if I am still underestimating myself? I know I want to blow these out of the water. We'll wait and....see?.....no!....watch me do it!

4/1/09

I decided I need to put all my goals down where I can see them and remember them to stay focused. My focus is good so far but one day these will come in handy:

Weight Goals:
Current weight - 238
10% total - 13 pounds - August 2009 - 225
Under 200 - 25 pounds - End of 2009
Under 190 - 10 pounds - April 2010 (my birthday month)
175 - August 2010 - goal weight.

Exercise Goals:
Continue walking with the dog.
Be able to do the 30 Day Shred every second day consistently.
Be able to complete Banish Fat and No More Trouble Zones DVDs.
Get out the bike and bike the River Valley trails during the summer weekends.
Join a gym and use an eliptical.
Pump up my hand weights to 5 pounds then 10.

Feel good Goals:
Get out of a sitting position without feeling like an 80 year old.
Shop in a non-plus size clothes store.
Be able to wear my gf's shirts (her pants are too short!)
Be able to wear my 'Yukon Girls Kick Ass' sweatshirt again....along with all my souvenir T-shirts.
Walk up the stairs from my basement to the second floor (26 steps) without getting winded.
Hear 'You've lost weight', over and over again....esp. on a trip home to Winnipeg.
Go out to eat at a restaurant and realize it is a HUGE treat.

That'll do for now....scary and motivating all at the same time!

3/16/09-ish

Ok, I'm back again. I get annoyed with always hearing the phrase 'Starting again', or 'Back on the Wagon', or 'Finally getting serious'. Like I wasn't serious before? I always have been and it's what I'm always thinking about so I'm not 'starting again', I'm merely upping my focus. :)

I live in Edmonton AB with my partner and our animals. I've always been overweight, and it runs in the family, so there you go. I am choosing to focus on the Spark pages and not the scale. I have a long ways to go until I reach my first goal, but my main goal is to get healthy and live well. Try to make certain practises routine instead of having to think too hard about them.

It'll happen, I just have to be patient. My goal.....to be healthy and gorgeous for my September 2010 wedding. :)

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