Here I go again
Despite past failed attempts at blogging about my weight in order to shame me into staying on course, I’m at it once again. Pieces of Me has issued a weight loss challenge, and given I’ve gained a little over five pounds since the summer, I decided to go for it. (Although she calls it a challenge, it’s all for fun.)
My first attempt was last December, when I said I hoped to lose 12 pounds in 15 weeks (in time for the Mercer Island half marathon). My weight on the day of that post was 162; my weight on the day of the half marathon? 166.4. sigh.
In May I posted the “before and after” photos showing a 40-pound weight loss. I weighed 163 on the day of THAT post; I hoped to get down to at least 155 by the Marathon du Medoc in September. I didn’t record what my weight was on the day of the marathon, but it was probably 164-165. sigh.
My weight this year has fluctuated from a high of 169.8 to a low of 159.8 (actually I got down to 158.2, but that was due to a liquid diet during my colonoscopy prep). It seems to follow a typical cycle: on Monday I’m all jazzed up for a rigorous workout routine and manage to lose 1-2 pounds during the week. Then the weekend comes and I allow myself to go over board on the martinis and wine (and if I have a long run, I treat myself to burgers and fries). I absolutely hate to diet, yet it’s obvious I have to keep my eating and drinking in check if I’m to be successful. (And I know if I’m to try to qualify for Boston, dropping a few pounds will be oh-so-beneficial).
In addition to Monday posts on my blog, we’ve also started a lounge group over at the Runner’s Lounge. Check it out to see our progress (or better yet, join us!)
Stats:
- Height: 5′ 11″
- Today’s weight: 166
- Goal weight (by Feb. 1): 155
- Boston qualifier goal weight: 150
- What I’ll treat myself to if I meet my goal: probably a spa day
October 29th, 2007 at 11:11 pm
I’m really psyched up about this challenge. I ran an extra mile, and ate sensibly. I just need to do that 6 more times before Monday 😉 Your goal of 11 pounds in 3 months seems very realistic and achievable. OK, it would be more realistic and achievable if we weren’t trying to do this over the holidays, but that’s what makes it a challenge!
October 30th, 2007 at 6:11 am
I am 6′ and weighed 176 in July, I am at 162 now and would really like to see 156. So we are very close to the same size, and I do exactly the same thing, I lose it during the week and and treat myself on the weekend and it sneaks back by Monday and I start all over again.
October 30th, 2007 at 7:47 am
Jodie — It’s about a pound a week, which hopefully is doable (then again, that’s what I though last December!).
Christie — thank you for stopping by! Let’s hope the challenge helps us curb those weekend indulgences!
October 30th, 2007 at 11:06 am
I am still going to allow myself to drink once a week – probably Saturdays. I’ll just cut out something else – I can’t give up martinis.
Calories in/Calories out!
November 1st, 2007 at 7:36 am
Good luck! I’ll be cheering for you.
November 4th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
Good on you – hope it works.
runningforfitness.org has a little calculator that tells you how much faster you ought to be able to run for each kg you lose. You might find it quite motivating.
November 4th, 2007 at 1:56 pm
Thank you for sending the site! I remember seeing something that outlines how much faster you could run, but I forgot where it was. Obviously this doesn’t account for increased training, but it does provide some motivation (I have a feeling if I do qualify, it’ll be by the skin of my teeth!)