{"id":68,"date":"2007-10-29T19:34:34","date_gmt":"2007-10-30T02:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eatdrinkrunwoman.com\/?p=68"},"modified":"2007-11-01T00:14:41","modified_gmt":"2007-11-01T07:14:41","slug":"here-i-go-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eatdrinkrunwoman.com\/?p=68","title":{"rendered":"Here I go again"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/a> 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.)<\/p>\n

My first attempt was last December<\/a>, 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<\/em>.<\/p>\n

In May<\/a> 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

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).<\/p>\n

In addition to Monday posts on my blog, we’ve also started a lounge group over at the Runner’s Lounge<\/a>. Check it out to see our progress (or better yet, join us!)<\/p>\n

Stats:<\/p>\n