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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Time to get serious - Week 1



Ok so I've been on this self improvement kick so I might as well keep it going right?  
If anyone else wants to join in, I'd be happy to have a buddy in this!

I need to lose some weight.  

This is not new but I've been slacking in my efforts given it is summer and I can fit into my shorts and such (granted barely fit but you get the idea).  But the other day I was thinking about the upcoming school year and how fall is fast approaching.  I cannot fit into a single pair of my dress pants for work!  

This will not do. 

I have bounced up and down the weight scale most of my adult life.  After I had E, I lost all the weight and was able to hold a good weight for about a year.  Then I started on a slow and steady creep up the scale again.  So I've been thinking about the reasons why I've been having such a struggle getting my eating and exercising under control.  I really do like to be physically active.  I enjoy pushing my body and seeing what it can do.  But for some reason I just can't seem to get into it this year.  I normally at least run on a regular basis in the summer since the weather is nice.  Granted July has been a little rough for me with my foot injury and then stomach issues but really I was slacking long before July. 

But I REFUSE to go out and buy new clothes when I have perfectly good ones at home that just don't fit because I haven't been taking care of myself.  

That said, I figured "hey, why not use the blog as a way to be held accountable for my goals?"  It may just give me the motivation I need if I broadcast my progress for the world to see.

That said starting today I will be posting a quick update on my progress every Tuesday for about the next 8 weeks.

The goals:
*Exercise a minimum of 4 times a week for at least 20-30 minutes
*Lose 16 pounds in 8 weeks
*Fit into my current dress pants by the beginning of October
*Quite binge eating
(tend to go a smidge overboard on sweets and potato chips)

I've included an actual # for weight loss but for me its really about how I feel and not the # on the scale so I'm not going to be too hard on myself about the #.

Starting weight:  160 pounds
Next update:  Tuesday 8/9/11

Stay tuned...can Krista do it?
I think yes.

Have a HEALTHY Tuesday!

8 comments:

  1. Can she do it? Yes, she can! (In the Bob the Builder voice). I know you can do it! And I'm not a big # on the scale person, I'm a how things fit me person... so go with the fit of your pants, not the number on your scale.

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  2. You can do it! You can do it!! I wish I could do it with you - I definitely had some lbs to lose before - but now I'll have to wait until Feb! :) Good luck girlie!! You can do it!!

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  3. You can do it! :)
    As soon as I'm over this little bout of being sick, I'd be glad to join you on your journey! After all, I'm a potato chip/sweets junkie, too!

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  4. You can do it, I know you can! :) I would go on and on about how and why you can, but I'll just leave it at this: I look forward to your post next week about ALLLLL the progress you have made. :)

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  5. It's so easy for me to say, "Yes--you can do it!" Not so confident about myself but you to challenge me.

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  6. OMG......I'm right there with you! Totally same page!
    You CAN do it! And so CAN I!

    YAY........Go Us! haha
    I would love 15-20 lbs to lose.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving comments, great to hear from you!

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  7. Wow you are motivating me:) I am on a lazy summer heat kick.
    Go Krista Go!

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  8. OF COURSE you can do it! You go girl! :)

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