Hello everyone!
So, I plan to really get serious with my efforts tomorrow. I've been waiting until all the craziness of the holiday season quiets down and I will actually be home for a full week! I need some consistency with my schedule to get myself started.
Anyway, I have two questions that you can hopefully help me with. First of all, I'm curious how much I can expect to lose week to week. My plan is to eat as sensibly and healthfully as possible and to cut back on portions. Also I will avoid eating late at night and try to get plenty of sleep/drink plenty of water. No specific diet, just using common sense. I also love to jog on my treadmill about 4-5 times a week and I'll do some strength training on off days.
I've heard before that 2-3 pounds a week is reasonable. I need to lose about 30 pounds, which would bring me down to roughly 130, but I'm not married to the number as long as I'm happy. Do you think this is a reasonable goal for me as far as weekly loss? Or is that too high considering that I'm not obese?
Secondly, I have a question about goals. Do you think it would be better to just stick to my healthy eating and exercise and not worry so much about the scale, just let it come off in it's own time, ooor......would it be better to have definite goals like, "I will lose 8 lbs this month" (or whatever)? What has worked for you?
Thanks so much for any input and I wish the best for you all!