Well, I weighed in this morning at 253.4, which is 104.8 pounds from where I started this time, and 153.6 from my top known weight. December was brutal, and I’m sure that the calorie levels are incorrect (ie. they were higher). It started with my ‘no plan/no count’ week, and just couldn’t get back on track well. I’m also sure that I picked a lot while baking the Christmas cookies. However, the numbers are what I logged. Probably the thing that saved me to most was the exercise. It wasn’t as high as planned, but much closer to being back on track. At least I’m only now just a little over 2 pounds higher than the lowest weight in December. It’s unfortunately though that it was December 3rd!

• calories per day: 2565, hr monitor: 6600 cals total
• strength training: 8h 35m, resistance training: 1h 40m
• snow shoveling: 1h 45m, treadmill: 5h 10m
• avg daily exercise: 33 mins (213 cals per day)
• weight lost: 0.2 pounds

Now I need to think about goals for next month. I don’t set weight lost goals, as I feel I would be disappointed if I didn’t meet them. I try and set goals that will push me, but I can control if they are attainable. Although you can do certain things to help, you can’t force your body to lose weight on a schedule. So, on to the goals for next month.

• Eat within plan every day (following OPT, so numbers will vary)
• Drink water every day (4L min.)
• Exercise (following OPT, so numbers and days will vary)

I’m probably going to do an ‘end of year’ review, so for the moment that’s all.