Ok, i have been so busy this week that this post has been open on my computer since monday, but I knew I had to write it! It may be long, but it may be disjointed because im tired and making myself write it.
OK! first good news! i went to the gym three times this week!
Monday: 47 min elliptical, 50 min weights and abs
Tuesday: 45 min elliptical, 40 min weights and abs
Wednesday: Rest day
Thursday: 46 min ellipitcla, 50 min weights and abs
Not too bad if you ask me! I’m planning on going to the gym tomorrow as well! WOohoo!
Food has been pretty on track, but not perfect. Also, I’m weighing-in tomorrow morning for the first time in a LONG time, and whether the number is terrible or bad, I just have to deal with it and keep on being positive, motivated and exercising and eating write so that I can reach my short and long term goals. Also, i’ve been drinking at least 6 24oz bottle of water per day, which has been great and which I’ve pretty much been sticking too so that’s good.
Ok so here’s the real deal. I have found out that I have a future. I found out recently i got a rather prestiguous grant to go do independent research in a country i love in a hempisphere that is not my own! I will be leaving in 2010. For many many many months. With that being a little less than a year away, I know that with dedication, focus and hard work, I can reach my goal of 127 by then. I want to be completely confident and happy with my body when I leave for my adventure!
So, my long term goal which is basically for January/February 2010 is 127 pounds.
On the short term, I have two things coming up. 1) Graduation and 2) the summer which will likely involve a long trip to Europe and bathing suits. So until my graduation in June there are currently 10 weeks from tomorrow until the Friday before I graduate. Therefore, my goal is to lose 2 lbs a week from tomorrow until that friday, for a total loss of 20 lbs. I’m a little scared that my weigh-in tomorrow could be slightly TOO FRIGGIN HIGH, and therefore, my goal of losing 20 lbs wont put me at a weight much lower than where I had reached before, but that is my goal for 10 weeks from now, June 12. Whatever my weight may be tomorrow (which I feel could be pretty bad) I WILL lose 20 lbs off of that weight. (and Ideally finally fit into my size 12 pants that I stupidly bought on sale in friggin october…4 friggin pairs!).
So, I will sadly be posting my weigh-in number tomorrow, knowing it will be a pretty dreadful number, but I know that I must accept it, and use it as motivation to get myself 20 lbs lighter in 10 weeks.
Argh! I’m excited that I’m remotivated with working out, and slightly more motivated with food, but I think my short and long term goals should really help motivate me! I know that if I’m on a beach in Spain this summer, I’ll want the best body I possibly can, by that point.
Ok! see you all tomorrow! Blogging is back full time from now on–even if it’s just food exercise and water!!!
love, tgal
